First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | October 15, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: hollins.edu · checked September 23, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts | 18 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 17 |
| Psychology | 15 |
| English Language and Literature | 13 |
| Business/Commerce | 12 |
| Creative Writing | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
Show the other 18 majors
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| History | 5 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Dance | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Cru
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Roanoke, VA
315,749 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
Nearest hub airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.7 of 20
Elevation
1,039 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
25°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
11.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
28 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,480 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Roanoke College7 mi
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University28 mi
- Ferrum College30 mi
- Radford University37 mi
- Washington and Lee University41 mi
- Virginia Military Institute41 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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