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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 1

Acceptance Rate

81%

SAT Range

1050-1260

ACT Range

21-29

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$19,315 / 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

$37,218 / 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

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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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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
62%
On Campus
13%
Online
25%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

678 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

33%

Varsity Athletes

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

94%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$35,400 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

62%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

91%

National

83%