Our Students
- Population: 713 undergraduate women and 108 coed graduate students
- From 46 states and territories and 24 countries
- 32% students of color
- Three out of four students complete at least one internship; almost 50% of students complete more than one internship
Career Success
Within six months of graduation:
- Over 94% of 2023 graduates were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.
Our Location
- 475-acre campus located in Roanoke, Virginia (The Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area includes the City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Roanoke County, Botetourt County, Craig County, and Franklin County — a population of approximately 300,000)
- Regional airport 10 minutes from campus
- Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail 20 minutes away
Facilities
- Wyndham Robertson Library was designated Virginia’s first National Literary Landmark
- Front Quadrangle is listed on the National Historic Register
- The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum
- Swannanoa Hall, home of the Jackson Center for Creative Writing
Our Faculty
- Faculty/student ratio: 1:8
- Average class size: 12
- 98% of full-time professors have a Ph.D. or the terminal degree in their field
Our Academics
- Undergraduate majors: 29
- Coed graduate and certificate programs: 18
- Academic calendar: 4-1-4 academic calendar. Our January Short Term lets students pursue internships, study abroad programs, or intense focus on a course or project.
International Programs
- Students can participate in more than 20 field study and affiliated programs
- School for Field Studies in:
- Australia
- Bhutan
- Cambodia and Vietnam
- Costa Rica
- Panama
- Peru
- Tanzania
- Turks and Caicos
Our students also study in:
- Argentina
- Cuba
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Puerto Rico
- South Africa
- Spain
Student Life
Residence
- 93% of first-year students live on campus
- Ten residence halls
- 10 home-style residences (completed in phases)
- Seven special-interest houses or halls
Activities
- Hollins is home to many clubs and organizations
- 17 honor societies and organizations, including Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest liberal arts honor society in the United States
Athletics
NCAA Division III athletic programs in:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track – Indoor
- Track – Outdoor
- Volleyball
PLUS a nationally recognized riding program.
Accreditation
Hollins University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award (baccalaureate, masters, post-master’s certificates). Hollins University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Hollins University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The university’s accreditation was last reaffirmed in 2017 and information on current status can be found on SACSCOC website.
To request a copy of our letter of accreditation, contact: Office of Provost (provost@hollins.edu).
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) Information
Students and prospective students may find the information resources of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) useful for planning for college and careers. SCHEV has created an institutional profile for each college or university participating in the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program. Our profile is available here.
CFR 668.43: Institutional Information
Hollins University is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) thereby allowing us to provide distance learning programs and coursework to residents of states other than Virginia. Hollins is not exempt from state professional licensure requirements. Hence, licensing and/or certification requirements in Virginia may not be adequate to obtain a professional license in other states. While the Virginia Department of Education lists Hollins University as an approved educator preparation program, if you anticipate pursuing a teaching career outside of Virginia we encourage you to carefully review the licensure requirements for that jurisdiction.
Hollins does not discriminate in admission because of sexual orientation, race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age, political beliefs, religion, and/or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and maintains a nondiscriminatory policy throughout its operation.
For more information, contact:
Alicia Godzwa
Chief Human Resources Officer
Interim Title IX Officer
7916 Williamson Road
Box 9716
Roanoke, VA 24020
540-362-6660
Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.