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Hollins is found in Roanoke, Virginia. Roanoke is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Hollins.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Hollins is known for its programs in music, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 590. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Hollins maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,123 in 2005 at Hollins. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Hollins. The school has a residential or campus feel. Hollins offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Hollins values student athletics, and belongs to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hollins is an independent liberal arts university dedicated to academic excellence and humane values. Hollins University offers undergraduate liberal arts education for women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. The Hollins curriculum and cocurricular programs prepare students for lives of active learning, fulfilling work, personal growth, achievement, and service to society. The Hollins community sustains talented students engaged in challenging study, and productive scholars and artists devoted to teaching and to the advancement of knowledge. Experiential learning, study abroad, and internships enhance the academic program. The hallmarks of a Hollins education are creativity and effective self-expression, problem solving and critical thinking skills, and independent inquiry and the free exchange of ideas. 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 ledership and service in accord with the Hollins values and traditions."
More complete details are provided below.
Hollins University
7916 Williamson Rd NW
Roanoke, VA 24020
General Phone: (540) 362-6000
Admissions Phone: (540) 362-6401
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 362-6332
http://www.hollins.edu
Hollins awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 145 | English, interdisciplinary studies, political science, social services, English language and literature, humanities, creative writing, women's studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | teacher education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | film and photography |
| Business And Management | 10 | business |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | playwriting and screenwriting, drama, dance |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer support, computer science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Hollins in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 178 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 84 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Hollins had a total enrollment of 1,123 students (965 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 40% |
| Texas | 7% |
| North Carolina | 7% |
| New York | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Hollins offers campus housing for 1,000 of its 965 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Roanoke, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 686 | 589 | 86% | 184 | 31% |
| Women | 686 | 589 | 86% | 184 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (540) 362-6401
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,945 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,945 |
| Room and board | $ 8,160 |
| Room charge | $ 4,880 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid:
Hollins participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 371500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 362-6332
Hollins has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $74,914 | 8 | $65,519 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $56,771 | 16 | $54,975 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $46,392 | 14 | $45,436 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $61,953 | 39 | $53,219 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hollins Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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