Hollins University

7916 Williamson Road - Roanoke, VA 24020
  • Region: Southeast
  • Campus Setting: Suburban
  • Size: Very Small

Since 1842, Hollins University has been a leader in liberal arts education for women and has produced graduates who successfully enter a wide range of professions. A beautiful residential campus located in Roanoke, Virginia, Hollins draws 759 undergraduates from 47 states and 14 countries. The student/faculty ratio is 10 to one, and the average class size is 13.

Students enjoy Hollins' challenging and supportive academic environment and our focus on individualized learning. Offering engaging academic programs in 29 majors and superior teaching, a Hollins education includes extensive study-abroad, leadership, internship and research opportunities.

Our strong financial assistance program puts a Hollins education well within reach of our students. We invite you to visit and find out why women who are going places start at Hollins.

About Hollins University

Since 1842, Hollins University has been a leader in liberal arts education for women and has produced graduates who successfully enter a wide range of professions. A beautiful residential campus located in Roanoke, Virginia, Hollins draws undergraduates from 44 states and territories and 20 countries. The student/faculty ratio is 10 to one, and the average class size is 12.Students enjoy Hollins' challenging and supportive academic environment and our focus on individualized learning. Offering engaging academic programs in 29 majors, 30 minors, and 14 concentrations, and superior teaching, a Hollins education includes extensive study-abroad, leadership, internship and research opportunities.A strong financial assistance program puts a Hollins education well within reach of our students. We invite you to visit and find out why women who are going places start at Hollins.

Mission Statement

Hollins nurtures civility, integrity, and concern for others, encourages and values diversity and social justice, and affirms the equal worth of women and men. Our university motto, Levavi Oculos, calls us to leadership and service in accord with the Hollins values and traditions.