Hollins

Hollins University

Hollins
#2341 / #638
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#476
Most Desirable School
Private university in Hollins, Virginia

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About Hollins University

According to Wikipedia, Hollins University is a private university in Hollins, Virginia. 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 United States.

Hollins University's Online Degrees

MA in Teaching And Learning
  • Required Credits: 40
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MALS in Liberal Studies
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Hollins University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
3,27572%66%120527

How Much Does Hollins University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$41,210
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$19,530
30K - 48K$20,947
48K - 75K$21,981
75K - 110K$25,461
110K+$24,193

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Hollins University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Hollins University, then you can expect to earn an average of $37,900 per year. You also have a 85% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Hollins University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
953731222

Where is Hollins University?

Hollins University is located at 7916 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke VA 24020

How Safe is Hollins University?

Roanoke has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Hollins University Known For?

Hollins University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Hollins University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Literature
#623
World Rank
#677
Historical Rank
#217
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Communications
#1490
World Rank
#1525
Historical Rank
#400
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Sociology
#1582
World Rank
#1590
Historical Rank
#456
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Philosophy
#1928
World Rank
#1968
Historical Rank
#579
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Education
#2830
World Rank
#2803
Historical Rank
#655
USA Rank
education Degrees
Psychology
#1748
World Rank
#1763
Historical Rank
#672
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
History
#2094
World Rank
#2110
Historical Rank
#709
USA Rank
history Degrees
Mathematics
#2902
World Rank
#2942
Historical Rank
#710
USA Rank
math Degrees
Economics
#5038
World Rank
#5042
Historical Rank
#889
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Chemistry
#4122
World Rank
#4130
Historical Rank
#964
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Medical
#3504
World Rank
#3506
Historical Rank
#1013
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Religious Studies
#4990
World Rank
#5008
Historical Rank
#1064
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Political Science
#4822
World Rank
#4832
Historical Rank
#1113
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Business
#4818
World Rank
#4819
Historical Rank
#1302
USA Rank
business Degrees
Biology
#5836
World Rank
#5856
Historical Rank
#1436
USA Rank
biology Degrees

Who Are Hollins University's Most Influential Alumni?

Hollins University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Communications, and Sociology. Here are some of Hollins University's most famous alumni:

Natasha Trethewey
Natasha Trethewey
An American poet.
Annie Dillard
Annie Dillard
An American writer.
Mary K. Gaillard
An American physicist.
Henry S. Taylor
An American poet.
Ann Compton
Ann Compton
An American journalist .
Lee Smith
An American writer.
Balli Kaur Jaswal
A Singaporean novelist.
Lyda Hill
An American woman philanthropist.
Donna Richardson
Donna Richardson
An American fitness instructor.
Candice F. Ransom
An Author.
Cathryn Hankla
An American writer.
Adrian Blevins
An American writer.

Who Are Hollins University's Most Influential Faculty?

Kenneth Massey
Kenneth Massey
An American statistician.
Sandra Doller
An American poet and writer.