Hollins University

Roanoke, Virginia · Private nonprofit, 4-year

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%

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.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's39$16,495$27,000
Psychology, General.Bachelor's37$20,862$27,000
Biology, General.Bachelor's28$26,470$27,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Master's23
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's22
Economics.Bachelor's22
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelor's21
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's21
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelor's19
Dance.Master's19$29,840
Business/Commerce, General.Bachelor's19$27,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Master's18
Mathematics.Bachelor's16
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's14
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's14
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's14
History.Bachelor's14
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.Master's13
International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelor's13
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelor's13
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelor's12
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Bachelor's11
Public Health.Bachelor's11
Chemistry.Bachelor's9
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelor's5
Music.Bachelor's5

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.