Hollins University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Hollins University is a private nonprofit institution located in Roanoke, Virginia with approximately 665 undergraduate students enrolled. Hollins University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,896 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $37,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hollins University is a private university in Hollins, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1842 as Valley Union Seminary in the historical settlement of Botetourt Springs, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the US.
One of the oldest women's universities in the country, this small Roanoke liberal arts school offers a genuinely intimate academic environment with a reasonable average net price of $22,263/year — but the numbers tell a mixed story. A 74% freshman retention rate and 70% graduation rate suggest a meaningful portion of students don't finish, which is worth pressing the school on before committing. Median earnings of $37,900 a decade out are modest, so this is a stronger fit for students drawn to specific strengths like its well-regarded creative writing program than for those prioritizing financial return on investment.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (665 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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