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Hollins is an independent liberal arts university dedicated to academic excellence and humane values. Hollins University offers undergraduate liberal arts education for women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. The Hollins curriculum and cocurricular programs prepare students for lives of active learning, fulfilling work, personal growth, achievement, and service to society.
The Hollins community sustains talented students engaged in challenging study, and productive scholars and artists devoted to teaching and to the advancement of knowledge. Experiential learning, study abroad, and internships enhance the academic program. The hallmarks of a Hollins education are creativity and effective self-expression, problem solving and critical thinking skills, and independent inquiry and the free exchange of ideas.
Hollins nurtures civility, integrity, and concern for others, encourages and values diversity and social justice, and affirms the equal worth of women and men. Our university motto, Levavi Oculos, calls us to ledership and service in accord with the Hollins values and traditions.
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Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$40

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	824	0	824
Percent admitted	69%	-	69%
Percent admitted who enrolled	26%	-	26%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program		X
Recommendations	X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	120	81%
ACT	70	47%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	500	640
SAT Math	470	580
ACT Composite	21	27

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees	$29,485	$30,795	$32,075	$33,320	3.9%
Books and supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$10,200	$10,670	$11,220	$11,660	3.9%
Other	$2,000	$2,200	$2,200	$2,200	0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board	$10,000	$12,100	$12,100	$11,690	-3.4%
Other	$1,500	$1,000	$1,000	$1,250	25.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$1,500	$3,500	$3,500	$3,250	-7.1%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
On Campus	$42,685	$44,665	$46,495	$48,180	3.6%
Off Campus	$41,985	$44,895	$46,175	$47,260	2.3%
Off Campus with Family	$31,985	$35,295	$36,575	$37,570	2.7%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (540) 362-6332

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	128	100%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	128	100%	$3,147,309	$24,588
Federal grants	44	34%	$199,700	$4,539
Pell grants	44	34%	$173,650	$3,947
Other federal grants	19	15%	$26,050	$1,371
State/local government grant or scholarships	61	48%	$184,470	$3,024
Institutional grants or scholarships	128	100%	$2,763,139	$21,587
Student loan aid	88	69%	$684,569	$7,779
Federal student loans	88	69%	$582,310	$6,617
Other student loans	13	10%	$102,259	$7,866

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	601	98%	$12,871,591	$21,417
Pell grants	219	36%	$941,853	$4,301
Federal student loans	430	70%	$3,555,634	$8,269

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