Hollins University

10 Interesting Facts about Hollins University

1. Hollins University is a private liberal arts university located in Roanoke, Virginia, United States.
2. It was founded in 1842 as Valley Union Seminary and later became Hollins Institute in 1852 before being granted university status in 1998.
3. Hollins is an all-women’s college, offering undergraduate programs exclusively for women, but it also has co-ed graduate programs.
4. The university is known for its strong programs in creative writing, dance, theatre, and other arts-related disciplines.
5. Hollins has a picturesque campus spanning 475 acres and features historic buildings, including the iconic Main Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
6. The student-to-faculty ratio at Hollins is 9:1, allowing for small class sizes and personalized attention from professors.
7. The university offers over 30 undergraduate majors and a range of graduate programs, including an MFA in creative writing and an MFA in dance.
8. Hollins has a strong emphasis on experiential learning and encourages students to participate in internships, research projects, and study abroad programs.
9. The university has a diverse and vibrant campus community with students coming from more than 40 states and 20 countries.
10. Notable alumnae of Hollins University include Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Annie Dillard, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and actress Lee Grant.

Tuition & Fee

All programs

Art (Studio)
Art History
Biology
Business
Finance
General
International
Entrepreneurship
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Business
Classical Studies
Ancient Studies
Classical Philology
Greek
Latin
Communication Studies
Creative Writing
Dance
Economics
General
Applied
English
Multicultural U.S. Literature
Literature and Performance
Creative Writing
Environmental Studies / Environmental Science
Film
French
Gender & Women’s Studies
History
Interdisciplinary
International Studies
Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
Data Science
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Clinical and Counseling Skills
Public Health
Religious Studies
Social Justice
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

678 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

9