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Hollins University
P.O. Box 9625
Roanoke, VA 24020

Official telephone: (540) 362-6000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 456-9595
Fax number: (540) 362-6642
Website: www.hollins.edu

Screen last updated on: December 2016

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

639

Full-time undergraduates:

621

Part-time undergraduates:

Total graduate students:

163

Full-time graduate students:

Part-time graduate students:

114

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Southeast

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

47%

First-year student enrollment breakdown:


1.0%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.5%	Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14.3%	Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.1%	Hispanic/Latino
61.2%	White, non-Hispanic/Latino
8.2%	Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
4.6%	Nonresident Alien
3.1%	Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:


0.8%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.5%	Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12.4%	Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.8%	Hispanic/Latino
64.0%	White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.0%	Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
5.1%	Nonresident Alien
4.4%	Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

475 acres

City or town school is located in:

Roanoke, VA

Population of city/town:

98,465

Nearest major city:

Richmond, VA

Distance of nearest major city:

180 miles

Population of nearest major city:

214,114

Online campus map:

https://www.hollins.edu/
on-campus/
location-and-directions/
campus-map/

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

women's dorms (59%)
single-student apartments (16%)
special housing for disabled students (1%)
special housing for international students (2%)
other housing including Theme and wellness housing. (22%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

97%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

81%

Percent of students who live off campus:

19%

Students required to live on campus:

All traditional-age students must live on campus unless living with family.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

57%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

120

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Special collections. Rare books.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Museum, science building, climbing wall; visual arts, equestrian, fitness, and swim centers.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

44%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Student activities:

student government, literary magazine, television station

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Spiritual and Religious Life Association, Praise Dance Team, Student Chaplains

Minority student organizations:

Black Student Alliance, Cultural and Community Engagement, OUTloud, Voices for Unity

International student organizations:

Carvin Global Village, Cultures, Events and National Traditions; Countries and Global Interest Associations

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Arts Association, Grapheon, The Album, Cargoes, Gravel, Repertory Dance Company, Hollins Theatre, concert choir, spirit squad, Community Garden, STAND Anti-Genocide Coalition, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Women Who Appreciate Anime, Students for Environmental Action, Model UN, Students Helping Achieve Rewarding Experiences, Diversity Initiative Advisory Board, Hollins Circus, Outdoor Program; French, psychology, Spanish, and wilderness adventure clubs

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Director of women's athletics:

William Manino,
Director of Athletics

School colors:

green and gold

Athletic conference memberships:

Old Dominion Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Women's basketball	no	Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III
Women's cross-country	no
Women's equestrian sports	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's golf	no	Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III
Women's lacrosse	no	Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III
Women's soccer	no	Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III
Women's swimming	no	Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III
Women's tennis	no	Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III
Women's volleyball	no	Old Dominion Athletic Conference, NCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

Athletic facilities:

climbing wall, practice fields, gymnasium, riding ring, swimming pool, tennis court, weight room; aerobics and fencing studios

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

Nearest international airport:

Roanoke, VA (5 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Lynchburg, VA (50 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Lynchburg, VA (55 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Roanoke, VA (10 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

28%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

good

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

10% within one year of graduation, 42% within 5 years of graduation

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Columbia University, Hollins University, James Madison University, Kansas State University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech.

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

83% within one year of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Advance Auto Parts, Albermarle County Public Schools, Anthem, Inc., Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Carilion Clinic, Fairfax County Public Schools, Goodwill Industries, Hollins University, Loudoun County Public Library, Mill Mountain Theatre, Radford University, City of Roanoke, Roanoke City Public Schools, Verizon, U.S. Dept of Veteran Affairs, Virginia Community College System, Virginia Tech/Carilion Research Tech, Virginia Tech, Wells Fargo Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Annie Dillard, author and Pulitzer Prize winner
Ann Compton, ABC News Washington correspondent
Natasha Trethewey, U.S. Poet Laureate.

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