Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
68%
Acceptance Rate
$43,560
Avg Cost (In-State)
$43,560
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
66.9%
Graduation Rate
665
Total Enrollment
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Hollins University, at a glance
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Application requirements
Regular Deadline
February 1
Early Deadline
November 15 (Early Decision I), January 15 (Early Decision II)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Interview
Available
Essays: Common Application personal essay required
Note: Interview strongly recommended but not required
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$29,863
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$40,075
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
67%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $25,876 | $38,172 | 31 |
| Biology, General. | $27,721 | — | 19 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $45,633 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | — | $27,014 | — |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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Tactics that apply here
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Early Action priority deadlines unlock the biggest merit pools
~$15k valueAt many public universities, applying by the EA deadline (Nov 1) instead of regular (Feb 1) decides whether you're considered for the top merit awards.
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Source ↗File FAFSA the day it opens
~$5k valueMost schools award state and institutional aid first-come-first-served from a fixed pool. Filing FAFSA in October beats filing in February by thousands.
Who it helps: Every student applying for need-based aid, but especially families relying on state grants or institutional aid.
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Most selective private colleges use the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA. It costs $25 + $16/school and reaches deeper into family finances than FAFSA does.
Who it helps: Any student applying to a private 4-year with significant institutional aid needs.
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Source ↗Scholarships
Scholarships you may qualify for.
Hollins University Creative Writing Talent Scholarship
$2,500-$25,000/yr
universityAdmitted Hollins (Roanoke VA) creative writing undergraduates + MFA; portfolio submission; women's college.
Deadline: By Hollins admission (Feb 1)
Learn more ↗JMU Madison Achievement Scholarship
$1,000-$3,000/year
universityJMU students demonstrating academic merit + need.
Deadline: March 1
Learn more ↗Old Dominion University Monarch Award
$3,000-$12,000/year
universityTop ODU freshmen via automatic merit grid.
Deadline: December 1
Learn more ↗Hampden-Sydney College Trustee Scholarship
Full tuition + room/board
universityTop H-S incoming freshmen via competitive process; men's college.
Deadline: January 15
Learn more ↗VA Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP)
Tuition + fees waived at VA publics
stateVA veterans' spouses/children with service-connected death/disability.
Deadline: Through VA Dept of Veterans Services
Learn more ↗Old Dominion Monarch Distinguished Scholarship
Full tuition + room/board
universityTop ODU freshmen via competitive process; academic + leadership.
Deadline: December 1
Learn more ↗Hampton University Presidential Scholarship
Up to full tuition
universityTop Hampton incoming freshmen via competitive process.
Deadline: January 15
Learn more ↗JMU Centennial Scholars Program
Full cost of attendance + mentor + summer programs
universityJMU underrepresented incoming freshmen with academic merit + leadership.
Deadline: Through JMU admission
Learn more ↗Virginia Tech University Honors Scholarship
$3,000-$8,000/year
universityVT Honors College students with top academic profile.
Deadline: November 1
Learn more ↗Net price by income
What it actually costs your family.
Average net price (tuition, fees, room/board minus grant aid) by household income tier, AY 2023–24. Source: IPEDS NPRC1.
| Household income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $17,511 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $19,304 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $20,395 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $20,721 |
| $110,001+ | $26,826 |
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Round-by-round
Acceptance rates by application round.
The single overall 68% rate hides a 2–4x gap between ED and RD at most selective schools. Class of 2027 cycle.
Regular Decision
67.95%
acceptance
Bulk-imported from College Scorecard (admission_rate.overall). Deadline/notification dates are typical RD defaults; revise as needed.
Source ↗Class profile
Who actually goes here.
From the most recent Common Data Set and IPEDS.
39.4%
% Pell-eligible
Federal Pell grant recipients
25.8%
% first-generation
First in family to attend college
29.0%
% URM
Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native combined
74.0%
1st-to-2nd year retention
Freshmen who return as sophomores
64.7%
6-year grad rate
Graduate within 150% normal time
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