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Rollins College is located in Winter Park, Florida, United States, and was established in the year 1885 by the New England Congregationalists. Rollins College is among the oldest recognized colleges in Florida. Students are offered several degrees and certificate programs through the schools and colleges under it. They are:
The athletic teams of Rollins College are known as the Tars. The men's teams participate in sports such as baseball, golf, cross country, lacrosse, rowing, and soccer. The women's teams are involved in basketball, softball, golf, volleyball, sailing, and rowing. Notable alumni of the college are Larry Burkett, financial radio show host; Olcott Deming, former U.S. Ambassador to Uganda; and Jonathan Figg, film director.
The main campus of Rollins College is in Winter Park, FL (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Rollins College offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to music, business and management, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Rollins College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 540 to 640. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 550 or more.
Rollins College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, Rollins College had 3,453 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at Rollins College belong to the Sunshine State Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789-4499
General Phone: (407) 646-2000
http://www.rollins.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 326 | business management, international business, human resources, organizational behavior |
| Liberal Arts | 310 | economics, English, international relations, urban studies, political science, liberal arts and humanities, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 117 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 62 | organizational communications |
| Science | 24 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Music | 24 | music |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | computer and info science |
| Education and Teaching | 21 | elementary school teaching |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 11 | art history and criticism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 9 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Rollins College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 676 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 275 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Rollins College had a total enrollment of 3,453 students (3,180 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Rollins College offers campus housing for 1,251 of its 3,180 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Winter Park, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,900 | 1,683 | 58% | 525 | 31% |
| Men | 1,187 | 644 | 54% | 220 | 34% |
| Women | 1,713 | 1,039 | 61% | 305 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| 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 | $ 34,520 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,520 |
| Room and board | $ 10,780 |
| Room charge | $ 6,340 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,440 |
| Books and supplies | $ 720 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,567 |
Financial Aid:
Rollins College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 151500)
Rollins College 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 | 60 | $101,015 | 20 | $90,292 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $71,426 | 19 | $69,553 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $57,144 | 24 | $54,297 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $49,139 | 13 | $43,768 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 118 | $82,917 | 76 | $65,782 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Track | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70 | 67 | 137 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 54 | 94 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Organizational Communication, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rollins College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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