First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 5, 2027 | February 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: rollins.edu · checked September 30, 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
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Rollins College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MCMP MAT 111: Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MCMP MAT 112: Calculus II | |
| Biology | 4 | Elective credit: BIO 1XX | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM 120: Chemistry I | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | WCMP ENGW 140: Composition: Writing About Selected Topics | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | WCMP ENGW 140: Composition: Writing About Selected Topics | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology | |
| Statistics | 4 | MCMP Elective credit: MAT 1XX |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MCMP MAT 111: Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MCMP MAT 112: Calculus II | |
| Biology | 4 | Elective credit: BIO 1XX | |
| Biology | 5 | BIO 120: General Biology I or BIO 121: General…BIO 120: General Biology I or BIO 121: General Biology II with department approval | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM 120: Chemistry I | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHM 120: Chemistry I and CHM 121: Chemistry II | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | WCMP ENGW 140: Composition: Writing About Selected Topics | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | WCMP ENGW 140: Composition: Writing About Selected Topics | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology | |
| Statistics | 4 | MCMP Elective credit: MAT 1XX | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Elective credit: CMS 1XX | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | Elective credit: ECO 1XX | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Elective credit: ECO 1XX | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | Elective credit: HIS 1XX | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Elective credit: ENV 1XX | |
| European History | 4 | Elective credit: HIS 1XX | |
| Human Geography | 4 | Elective credit: SSC 1XX | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | FCMP Elective credit: SPN 2XX | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | Elective credit: CMS 1XX | |
| Art History | 4 | ARH 1XX (Choice of ARH 110 or ARH 120 in major/minor) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | Elective credit: MUS 1XX | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | ART 110: 2D Foundations | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | ART 120: 3D Foundations | |
| African American Studies | 4 | Elective credit: AAAS 1XX | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | FCMP Elective credit: CHN 2XX | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POL 100: Introduction to Comparative Politics | |
| Drawing | 4 | ART 221: Drawing and Composition | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FCMP Elective credit: FRN 2XX | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | FCMP Elective credit: GMN 2XX | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | FCMP Elective credit: ITN 2XX | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | FCMP Elective credit: JPN 2XX | |
| Latin | 4 | FCMP Elective credit: LAT 2XX | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 4 | Elective credit: PHY 1XX | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 4 | Elective credit: PHY 1XX | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Elective credit: PHY 1XX | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Elective credit: PHY 1XX | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MCMP MAT 109: Precalculus Mathematics | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | FCMP Elective credit: SPN 2XX | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 4 | POL 160: Introduction to American Politics | |
| U.S. History | 4 | Elective credit: HIS 1XX |
Source: rollins.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 140 |
| Communication | 64 |
| Psychology | 39 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 39 |
| Music | 26 |
| Political Science and Government | 20 |
| English Language and Literature | 20 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 |
Show the other 27 majors
| Computer and Information Sciences | 19 |
| Economics | 18 |
| Environmental Studies | 18 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 17 |
| Social Entrepreneurship | 13 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 13 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 9 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| History | 7 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 6 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Political Economy | 4 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Health Services Administration | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 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
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference
Sailing
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
16% of men in fraternities · 28% of women in sororities · 23% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
2,940,513 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Orlando International (MCO)
Nearest hub airport
Orlando International (MCO)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.0 of 20
Elevation
88 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
52°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
111 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,760 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
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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