Hollins University

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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
3,09375%59%115525

How Much Does Hollins University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$40,170
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$14,772
30K - 48K$16,657
48K - 75K$21,520
75K - 110K$22,581
110K+$24,375

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
907767140

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

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:

Annie Dillard
Annie Dillard
An American writer.
Lottie Moon
Lottie Moon
A Missionary in China.
Ann Compton
Ann Compton
An American journalist .
Mary K. Gaillard
An American physicist.
Henry S. Taylor
An American poet.
Dorothy Dix
Dorothy Dix
An American newspaper columnist.
Lee Smith
An American writer.
Mary Garber
Mary Garber
An American sportswriter .
Balli Kaur Jaswal
A Singaporean novelist.
Lyda Hill
An American woman philanthropist.
Donna Richardson
Donna Richardson
An American fitness instructor.
Anna Cristina Niceta Lloyd
An American socialite and White House Social Secretary.

Who Are Hollins University's Most Influential Faculty?

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

John Canaday
An American art historian.
R. H. W. Dillard
An American writer.
Jacques Lusseyran
A French author, resistance fighter .
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
An American children's writer.
Amanda Cockrell
An American writer and academic.
Martha Louisa Cocke
A President of Hollins College.
James Dodson
An American writer.
George Garrett
A Novelist, poet, short story writer, playwright.
Thomas Louis Hanna
A Philosopher and movement theorist .
Christine Schutt
An American novelist.
Kenneth Massey
Kenneth Massey
An American statistician.
Herta Freitag
Herta Freitag
A Mathematician.

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