Hollins University
Roanoke, VA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Hollins University is a private nonprofit institution in Roanoke, Virginia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 665 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,075 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 66.9%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.48x. The average net price after financial aid is $20,896 per year. The most popular programs include English Language & Literature, Psychology, Biology, Economics, and Natural Resources Conservation.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,075
Graduation Rate
66.9%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$20,896
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.48x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.48x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
665
Admission Rate
68.0%
Average SAT
1230
Retention Rate
74.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$43,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,560
Pell Grant Rate
39.4%
Federal Loan Rate
56.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$17,511
Income $30K–$48K
$19,304
Income $48K–$75K
$20,395
Income $110K+
$26,826
Student Demographics
White
60.2%
Black
15.6%
Hispanic
11.7%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
2.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
58.2%
Accreditations
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee — Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs, Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs (Accredited)
Programs (34)
Bachelor (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | $38,172 | 20 |
| Psychology | $45,633 | 20 |
| Biology | Not reported | 15 |
| Economics | Not reported | 14 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 12 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 11 |
| Fine Arts | $27,014 | 11 |
| History | Not reported | 9 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 8 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 8 |
| International Relations | Not reported | 8 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 8 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 6 |
| Business | Not reported | 6 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not reported | 3 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 3 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 3 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 3 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
Master (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 11 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $50,189 | 11 |
| Dance | Not reported | 10 |
| Teacher Education | $50,137 | 7 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | $50,468 | 5 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master | 2 |
| Dance | Bachelor | 2 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Master | 1 |
| Religion | Bachelor | 1 |
| Social Sciences | Master | 1 |
| Sociology | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Master's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Colleges in Virginia
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Virginia
- Most Affordable Colleges in Virginia
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Virginia
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