At a glance
Average net price
$20,896
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
64.6%
Admission rate
68%
Undergrad size
665
In-state tuition
$43,560
Out-of-state tuition
$43,560
Cost of attendance
$58,698
Median earnings (10y)
$40,075
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,230
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 74.0%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (45%), stem (23%), social sciences (21%).
- STEM23%
- Health3%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts45%
- Social sciences21%
- ~138 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English14.5%~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Biological sciences11.7%~78 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology10.3%~69 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business8.3%~55 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences7.6%~50 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History3.5%~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.5%~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.1%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | $16,495 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 37 | $20,862 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | $26,470 | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Dance. | Master's | 19 | $29,840 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $27,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Hollins University
Hollins University is a small institution located in Roanoke, Virginia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 665 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, English, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Hollins University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,896 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $43,560 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $58,698 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 64.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 74.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,075 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Hollins University confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, English, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (45% of credentials), stem (23% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Hollins University accepts 68% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,230.
Location & campus
Set in Roanoke, Virginia (suburb), Hollins University draws students from across Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Hollins University
Q.How much does Hollins University cost?
The average net price at Hollins University is $20,896 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $58,698.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Hollins University?
Hollins University has a 6-year graduation rate of 64.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Hollins University?
Hollins University admits 68% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Hollins University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Hollins University graduate earns $40,075 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Hollins University?
Published tuition is $43,560 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Hollins University located?
Hollins University is located in Roanoke, Virginia (ZIP 24020).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Hollins University at their official website.