C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
31/100 · earnings-weighted

Hollins University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Roanoke, Virginia 24020
Hollins University campus, Roanoke, VA
Hollins University campus, Roanoke, VA. Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Rmj12345~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
A
86/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

782
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
71%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Hollins University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,075
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,863
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
64.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,230
Average SAT
39.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 67% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 4th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Hollins University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Psychology—$45,633-10%#774 of 1027#971$27,000
English Language and Literature$25,876$38,172-21%#532 of 576#569$27,000
Biology$27,721————$27,000
Fine and Studio Arts—$27,014-35%#419 of 423#422—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $41,350 $41,350
Room $9,350
Board $6,050
Total Cost (On-Campus) $60,660 $60,660

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
36%
Receive Pell Grants
61%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Creative Writing 23 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 19 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17 grads/yr Psychology, General 17 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 16 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 13 grads/yr Dance, General 13 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 10 grads/yr Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9 grads/yr Environmental Studies 9 grads/yr Film/Cinema/Media Studies 8 grads/yr History, General 8 grads/yr English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 7 grads/yr Chemistry, General 7 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 6 grads/yr International Relations and Affairs 6 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6 grads/yr Community Health and Preventive Medicine 5 grads/yr Women's Studies 4 grads/yr French Language and Literature 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Hollins University's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78k/yr 72,200 jobs
Editors
$75k/yr 115,800 jobs
Writers and authors
$72k/yr 135,400 jobs
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 122,800 jobs
Artists and related workers, all other
$73k/yr 13,900 jobs
Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators
$61k/yr 26,500 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs

Student Demographics

782
Total Students
97%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 9%
Black 14%
Asian 3%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 88%
Hybrid (Some Online) 4%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hollins University?
Hollins University has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Hollins University?
Tuition at Hollins University is $41,350 for in-state students and $41,350 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Hollins University?
The graduation rate at Hollins University is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Hollins University a good school?
Hollins University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Hollins University?
Hollins University has a total enrollment of 782 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology