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Hollins University is a four-year, private university located in Roanoke, Virginia. It was founded as Valley Union Seminary in 1842. It became a women’s college in 1852, and is distinguished as one of the oldest institutions in the United States to provide higher education to women. The university adopted its current name in 1998, and today sits on a 475-acre campus. Students are provided education at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Hollins University is renowned for its creative writing program. Creative Writing in America named it one of the most productive writing programs in America. Some of the well known alumnae of this program include Pulitzer-Prize winning poets Natasha Trethewey and Henry S. Taylor, Kiran Desai and pioneering sportswriter Mary Garber.
Hollins is found in Roanoke, VA. 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 drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 590.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Hollins has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,049 in 2007-2008 at the school. A very high share of students at Hollins are female.
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.
More complete details are provided below.
Hollins University
7916 Williamson Rd NW
Roanoke, VA 24020
General Phone: (540) 362-6000
http://www.hollins.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 137 | English, interdisciplinary studies, social services, English language and literature, creative writing, humanities, history, sociology, ... |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 31 | dance, playwriting and screenwriting, drama |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | teacher education |
| Fine Arts | 17 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Science | 17 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Business And Management | 14 | business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Media | 13 | communication studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 12 | film and photography |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer support, computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Hollins in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 181 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 108 | 11 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Hollins had a total enrollment of 1,049 students (1,203 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Hollins offers campus housing for 673 of its 1,203 (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 | 718 | 573 | 80% | 209 | 36% |
| Women | 718 | 573 | 80% | 209 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,055 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,055 |
| Room and board | $ 9,650 |
| Room charge | $ 5,735 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,915 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Hollins participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 371500)
Hollins has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $81,672 | 15 | $76,223 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $63,665 | 11 | $60,918 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $47,167 | 16 | $48,895 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,950 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $65,189 | 42 | $61,804 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
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
German 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 degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Option to study abroad 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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