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The main campus of Rollins College is in Winter Park, Florida (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, media, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Rollins College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 53% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 540 to 650. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 540 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
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 2005, Rollins College had 3,622 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Rollins College makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school 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
Admissions Phone: (407) 646-2161
Financial Aid Phone: (407) 646-2395
http://www.rollins.edu
Rollins College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 293 | economics, English, international relations, political science, liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 278 | business management, international business, organizational behavior, human resources |
| Therapy And Counseling | 142 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 99 | public relations, communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | elementary school teaching |
| Science | 31 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Music | 23 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer and info science, information science |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 9 | art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Rollins College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 693 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 286 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 9 |
In 2005, Rollins College had a total enrollment of 3,622 students (3,126 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 48% |
| New York | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Rollins College offers campus housing for 1,239 of its 3,126 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 2,958 | 1,578 | 53% | 464 | 29% |
| Men | 1,192 | 614 | 52% | 189 | 31% |
| Women | 1,766 | 964 | 55% | 275 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (407) 646-2161
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,224 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,224 |
| Room and board | $ 9,142 |
| Room charge | $ 5,376 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,766 |
| Books and supplies | $ 565 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,175 |
Financial Aid:
Rollins College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 151500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (407) 646-2395
Rollins College 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 | 54 | $85,743 | 20 | $75,642 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $67,510 | 16 | $61,763 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $49,714 | 25 | $46,862 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $38,353 | 10 | $36,798 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 108 | $71,487 | 71 | $56,910 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Track | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 64 | 135 |
| Basketball | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 49 | 90 |
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
Information Science/Studies
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
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages and Literatures, 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
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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 media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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