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Hollins University

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Overview

Hollins University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1842, Hollins University is a women only institution and is officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. This institution provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 184-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 70-79%. It is considered a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. Hollins University also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Hollins University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Hollins University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hollins University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Hollins University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

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Acronym
Founded 1842
Motto Levavi Oculos
Lift thine eyes
Colours Green and gold
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Location

Address 7916 Williamson Road NW
Roanoke
24020 Virginia
United States
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Hollins University Phone Number (540) 362 6000
Hollins University Fax Number (540) 362 6642
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Hollins University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1932


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hollins University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Hollins University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Hollins University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Hollins University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hollins University's academic range and degree level offering.



Hollins University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Hollins University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Hollins University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Hollins University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Hollins University.



Hollins University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Hollins University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Hollins University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Hollins University Admission Info


Hollins University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Hollins University is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.


Hollins University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Hollins University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Hollins University's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Hollins University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Hollins University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 9707 8060 Quadrangle Lane
Roanoke 24020-1707
(540) 362 6401
800 456 9595

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Hollins University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Hollins University Size and Profile


Hollins University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Hollins University has a student enrollment ranging from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Hollins University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Hollins University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Hollins University's Control Type Control Type

Hollins University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Hollins University's Entity Type Entity Type

Hollins University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Hollins University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Hollins University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Hollins University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Hollins University adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Hollins University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Hollins University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Hollins University Facilities


Hollins University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Hollins University's Library
Hollins University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 214,508 physical volumes, 14,897 physical media, 43,977 digital/electronic media and 147 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Hollins University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Hollins University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Hollins University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 667 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Hollins University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Hollins University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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Hollins University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Hollins University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Hollins University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Hollins University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Hollins University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Hollins University Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Hollins University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hollins University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollins University public or private?

Hollins University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Hollins University profit or non-profit?

Hollins University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Hollins University in terms of enrollment?

Hollins University has a student enrollment ranging from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Hollins University in terms of academic staff?

Hollins University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Hollins University a coeducational institution?

Hollins University is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.

What academic calendar does Hollins University use?

Hollins University adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term

What religion is Hollins University affiliated with?

None.

Does Hollins University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Hollins University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Hollins University's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Hollins University ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). International students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Hollins University located?

Hollins University is located in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Address: 7916 Williamson Road NW.

Is Hollins University accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Hollins University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1932).

Does Hollins University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Hollins University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Hollins University have a university library?

Yes Hollins University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 214,508 physical volumes, 14,897 physical media, 43,977 digital/electronic media and 147 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Hollins University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Hollins University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Hollins University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 667 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Hollins University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Hollins University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Hollins University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Hollins University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Hollins University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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