Hollins University

www.hollins.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,360

2021 Average Net Price

$23,825

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.57%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

74.7%

3,093 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

855

87.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.7%

115 Graduates

About

Hollins University is a higher education institution located in Roanoke County, VA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Hollins University were General Psychology (24 degrees awarded), General English Language & Literature (20 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (16 degrees).

In 2021, 226 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hollins University. 93.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.64% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (140 degrees), 6.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hollins University is $39,360, which is $10,855 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Hollins University is $39,360, which is $10,855 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,825.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Hollins University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,360

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Hollins University was $39,360. The cost of tuition at Hollins University is $10,855 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hollins University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,825

2021 Value

23.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Hollins University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,825. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Hollins University grew by 23.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hollins University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,685

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hollins University was of $13,685 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.36% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hollins University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Hollins University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1% with respect to 2020, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hollins University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.57%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Hollins University was 1.57%, which represents 4 out of the 255 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Hollins University received 3,093 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.21% annual growth. Out of those 3,093 applicants, 2,311 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.7% acceptance rate.

There were 855 students enrolled at Hollins University in 2021. 76% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hollins University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,311

Accepted Out of 3,093

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hollins University was 74.7% (2,311 admissions from 3,093 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.21%, while admissions declined by −6.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hollins University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

76%

Submission Percentage (2020)

155

Scores Submitted (2020)

76% of enrolled first-time students at Hollins University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Hollins University had a total enrollment of 855 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Hollins University is 746 students and the part-time enrollment is 109. This means that 87.3% of students enrolled at Hollins University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hollins University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.7% White, 12.6% Black or African American, 7.49% Hispanic or Latino, 6.55% Two or More Races, 2.46% Asian, 0.468% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.117% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Hollins University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (14%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.06%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.4%), followed by White Male (25.6%) and Asian Female (5.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hollins University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 855 students. The full-time enrollment at Hollins University is 746 and the part-time enrollment is 109. This means that 87.3% of students enrolled at Hollins University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hollins University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hollins University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Hollins University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hollins University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
519 enrolled students
Black or African American
108 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hollins University is 60.7% White, 12.6% Black or African American, 7.49% Hispanic or Latino, 6.55% Two or More Races, 2.46% Asian, 0.468% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.117% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (1.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 196 more women than men received degrees from Hollins University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hollins University is white (140 degrees awarded). There were 6.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hollins University is General Psychology (24 degrees awarded), followed by General English Language & Literature (20 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hollins University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (44 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hollins University are Elementary & middle school teachers (274,396 people), Other managers (204,480 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (199,449 people), Postsecondary teachers (185,285 people), and Secondary school teachers (162,827 people).

The most specialized majors at Hollins University in 2021 are English (44 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees), Language & Linguistics (9 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (7 degrees), and History (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hollins University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Hollins University are English (44 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees), Language & Linguistics (9 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (7 degrees), and History (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hollins University are Elementary & secondary schools (600,400 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (381,366 people), Legal services (170,186 people), Computer Systems Design (164,988 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (132,488 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hollins University.

Most Common (2020)

General English Language & Literature
32 degree-majors awarded
General Business
18 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hollins University was General English Language & Literature with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hollins University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

211

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Hollins University, which is 0.0711 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (211).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hollins University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Hollins University in General Dance, which is 0.5 times less than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to women at Hollins University in General Psychology. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 63% of students graduating from Hollins University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Hollins University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.35% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
140 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hollins University is white (140 degrees awarded). There were 6.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

4.42% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
134 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hollins University is white female (134 degrees awarded). There were 7.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (18 degrees).

Operations

Hollins University has an endowment valued at nearly $220M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 53.1M (24.2%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Hollins University had a total salary expenditure of 34.4M. Hollins University employs 39 Assistant professors, 21 Professors and 21 Associate professors. Most academics at Hollins University are Female Assistant professor (24), Male Assistant professor (15), and Female Associate professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hollins University are: Management, with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

Endowment

$220M

2021 Endowment

25.7%

growth from 2020

Hollins University has an endowment valued at about $220M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Hollins University grew 25.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $167M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hollins University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.4M

2021 Salaries

0.19%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Hollins University paid a median of $14.4M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($34.4M) and a 0.19% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.16M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2021, Hollins University paid a total of $6.16M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hollins University were Assistant professor with 39 employees, Professor with 21 employees, and Associate professor with 21 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hollins University were Management with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hollins University was Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, Male Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Female Associate professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hollins University.