Hollins University
Founded in 1842, Hollins was the first chartered womens college in Virginia. Today it is a small university with an undergraduate liberal arts program for women and an array of graduate programs for men and women. Some of Hollins distinctions include a nationally ranked creative writing program, one of the oldest study abroad programs in the country, and extensive opportunities for internships and faculty/student research. Through the universitys Batten Leadership Institute, students can earn a certificate in leadership studies through an innovative program that combines classes, skills-building groups, and leadership projects on and off campus. Hollins program of seminars for first-year students is designed to encourage creative problem solving and to introduce students to the universitys collaborative learning environment.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private, Women's college | 1842 | N/A | 4-1-4 | $160.8 million + | 7916 Williamson Road Box 9708, Roanoke, VA 24020 | (540) 362-6000 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 100.0 | Virginia | Roanoke | 827 |
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | 1127 |
| Tuition | $38,285 (2017-18) |
| Room and Board | $13,120 (2017-18) |
| Total Enrollment | 827 |
| Application Deadline | N/A |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
| Description | Interested in applying to Hollins University? Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due May 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 60 percent. |
Applications
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | N/A |
| Early decision deadline | Nov. 1 |
| Application fee | N/A |
| Common Application accepted | Yes |
| Deadline for housing deposit | N/A |
Requirements
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Admission interview | Recommended |
| Required standardized tests | Either SAT or ACT |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | May 1 |
Entering Class Stats
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Selectivity | Selective |
| Fall 2016 acceptance rate | 60% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | 100% |
Transfer Students
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Accepting applications | Fall, Spring |
| Minimum credits to apply | No |
| Minimum required college GPA | 2.5 |
| Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution | N/A |
| Guaranteed admission agreement URL | N/A |
International Students
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Separate application form required | No |
| Conditional admission offered | No |
| Early decision or early action options available | Neither early decision nor early action |
| TOEFL (paper) | Required |
| TOEFL (internet-based) | Required |
| Michigan Test | N/A |
| IELTS | Required |
| SAT | Required of some |
| SAT Subject | Considered |
| ACT | Required of some |
| Advance deposit required | No |
| TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT | Yes |
| International student contact | Jeri Suarez, Associate Dean, Intercultural Programs, (540) 362-6382, jsuarez@hollins.edu |