Hollins University
Women's college · Roanoke, VA · 665 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
68%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1150–1340
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$20,875
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$60,566
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
69%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Hollins University?
Hollins University accepts about 68 of every 100 applicants (68%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1150 and 1340 on the SAT. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1150, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says Hollins University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hollins University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Hollins University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $60,566 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $20,875 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $44,640 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$44,640
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$44,640
- Room & board$16,200
- Total cost of attendance$60,566
- Average net price after grants$20,875
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, English, Biology, Psychology, Social Sciences.
Hollins University FAQ
- What is Hollins University's acceptance rate?
- 68% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Hollins University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1150–1340. Aim for 1340 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is Hollins University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Hollins University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hollins University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Hollins University cost?
- About $60,566 a year before aid; $20,875 on average after grants.
- What is Hollins University's FAFSA school code?
- 003715. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Hollins University receives your information.
- What is Hollins University's graduation rate?
- 69% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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