Hollins University

Hollins University

7916 Williamson Road - Roanoke, VA 24020
Southeast Region
Suburban Campus Setting
Very Small Size
673 Undergrad Enrollment
8:1 Student:Faculty
Post-master's certificate Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards

Hollins University
7916 Williamson Road - Roanoke, VA 24020
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From 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 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.

Hollins University
Hollins University
Hollins University

Neighborhood

Hollins University's Roanoke location offers students a peaceful residential setting with easy access to the city's amenities. The surrounding neighborhood features tree-lined streets and a quieter atmosphere ideal for focused study, while downtown Roanoke's restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues are just a short drive away. Students can enjoy outdoor recreation opportunities in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains and explore the region's growing food and arts scene without the intensity of a major urban center.
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Admissions & Enrollment

  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
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· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
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Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 25 1100 - 1330  
ACT 12 23 - 29  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 2,992 - 100 % -
Number admitted 2,120 - 100 % 0 %
Number enrolled 192 - 100 % -
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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
 Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
 Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
 Organizational Leadership
Business/Commerce
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
 Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Education
 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
English Language and Literature/Letters
 English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
 Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
 Community Health and Preventive Medicine
History
 History
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
 Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
 Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
 Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
 Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
 Chemistry
Psychology
 Psychology
Social Sciences
 Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
 Dance
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts
Music

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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.