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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 1

Acceptance Rate

72%

SAT Range

1070-1290

ACT Range

25-30

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$21,207 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$35,635 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

B+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

7:1

Evening Degree Programs

100%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 34 responses

78%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 40 responses

68%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 40 responses

Majors

Biology Major at Hollins

Develop a broad understanding of life – both plant and animal. Faculty offer expertise in fields ranging from genetics, ecology, and human physiology to microbiology, zoology, and ornithology. Grow broad scientific and technical skills. Seamlessly integrate challenging classwork, experiential learning, and research/fieldwork. Excel in graduate school, professional schools, and in the workforce.

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Students

Full-Time Enrollment

690 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

42%

Varsity Athletes

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 28 responses

Everyone is their own person, but there is overlap
43%
Unique
25%
Passionate
11%
Special Snowflake
11%
Sheltered
7%
Nerdy
4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

93%

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Poll

77%

of students say they don't have Greek life. 35 responses

Poll

64%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 58 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 27 responses

Home
52%
Private school atmosphere, private school price
26%
Home away from home
11%
Opportunity and family connections.
11%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$35,400 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

66%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

91%

National

83%

75%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 16 responses