Hollins University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3605 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1030 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #961 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Roanoke |
| #1451 of 1,684 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 713
- Graduates
- 142
- Male:Female Ratio
- 4:96
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- hollins.edu
Hollins University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hollins University has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 75% | |
| Applicants | 3,093 | 3,093 | |
| Admissions | 2,311 | 2,311 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 234 | 234 |
56 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
102 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 519 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 108 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 66 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 64 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 56 (7%) |
| Asian | 21 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 16 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hollins University is $23,825 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,448 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,595 |
| $48-75K | $21,611 |
| $75-110K | $29,020 |
| $110K+ | $25,407 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,360 | $17,269 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,360 | $17,269 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,360 | $17,269 |
| Fee in-district | $810 | $1,000 |
| Fee in-state | $810 | $1,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $810 | $1,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 667 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,660 |
| Room charge | $8,900 |
| Meal charge | $5,760 |
Hollins University majors
Hollins University has granted 139 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 61 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hollins University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 23 | |
| Dance, General | 2 | 18 |
| Creative Writing | 6 | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 11 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 6 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 5 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 139 | 61 |
Hollins University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 59% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hollins University has published 658 scientific papers with 5,824 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Biology, Law, Environmental Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4 | 61 |
| 1991 | 11 | 43 |
| 1992 | 7 | 57 |
| 1993 | 9 | 44 |
| 1994 | 4 | 47 |
| 1995 | 9 | 58 |
| 1996 | 6 | 57 |
| 1997 | 5 | 50 |
| 1998 | 6 | 45 |
| 1999 | 4 | 62 |
| 2000 | 3 | 62 |
| 2001 | 5 | 61 |
| 2002 | 10 | 59 |
| 2003 | 3 | 75 |
| 2004 | 3 | 74 |
| 2005 | 10 | 85 |
| 2006 | 7 | 92 |
| 2007 | 15 | 98 |
| 2008 | 9 | 105 |
| 2009 | 5 | 135 |
| 2010 | 12 | 151 |
| 2011 | 21 | 156 |
| 2012 | 21 | 124 |
| 2013 | 16 | 168 |
| 2014 | 23 | 157 |
| 2015 | 13 | 166 |
| 2016 | 14 | 195 |
| 2017 | 18 | 215 |
| 2018 | 14 | 200 |
| 2019 | 13 | 210 |
| 2020 | 18 | 274 |
| 2021 | 18 | 318 |
| 2022 | 26 | 262 |
Hollins University alumni
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Annie Dillard
- Enrolled in Hollins University
- In 1968 graduated with Master of Arts in English literature
- Occupations
- writerpoetessayistuniversity teachernovelist
- Biography
-
Annie Dillard is an American author, best known for her narrative prose in both fiction and non-fiction. She has published works of poetry, essays, prose, and literary criticism, as well as two novels and one memoir. Her 1974 work Pilgrim at Tinker Creek won the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. From 1980, Dillard taught for 21 years in the English department of Wesleyan University, in Middletown, Connecticut.
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Lottie Moon
- Occupations
- missionary
- Biography
-
Charlotte Digges "Lottie" Moon was a Southern Baptist missionary to China with the Foreign Mission Board who spent nearly 40 years (1873–1912) living and working in China. As a teacher and evangelist she laid a foundation for traditionally solid support for missions among Southern Baptists, especially through its Woman's Missionary Union.
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Dorothy Dix
- Years
- 1861-1951 (aged 90)
- Occupations
- journalistwriter
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Meriwether Gilmer, widely known by the pen name Dorothy Dix, was an American journalist and columnist. As the forerunner of today's popular advice columnists, Dix was America's highest paid and most widely read female journalist at the time of her death. Her advice on marriage was syndicated in newspapers around the world. With an estimated audience of 60 million readers, she became a popular and recognized figure on her travels abroad. In addition to her journalistic work, she joined in the campaign for woman suffrage and the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Ann Compton
- Occupations
- journalistreporter
- Biography
-
Ann Compton is an American former news reporter and White House correspondent for ABC News Radio.
General info
| Alternative names | Hollins College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1842 |
| Motto | Levavi Oculos Lift thine eyes |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January, February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 287 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7916 Williamson Rd NW Roanoke, Virginia, 24020 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 100,000 |
| Phone | 5403626000 |