Hollins University
Roanoke, Virginia · Private
Hollins University admitted 68% of 2,684 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1110–1250 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Hollins University
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Application deadlines
Hollins University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- October 15, 2026
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Hollins University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 84% (67 of 80), compared with 68% for all applicants.
Hollins University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Hollins University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.63 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $60,660 a year. After grants, students paid $23,444 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Hollins University’s acceptance rate?
Hollins University admitted 68% of applicants: 1,811 of 2,684 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Hollins University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due October 15, 2026, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Hollins University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1110 to 1250, with a median around 1190. A score at or above 1190 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Hollins University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Hollins University have supplemental essays?
No. Hollins University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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