Hollins University Acceptance Rate
Roanoke, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,992
- Admitted
- 2,120
- Yield
- 9.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hollins University's acceptance rate has risen from 56.5% in 2014–15 to 70.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,785 to 2,992 (+68%) over that period.
Its 70.9% rate makes Hollins University more selective than about 61% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 73%.
Hollins University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 9.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,785 | 1,008 | 56.5% | 166 |
| 2015–16 | 2,233 | 1,362 | 61% | 196 |
| 2016–17 | 2,901 | 1,737 | 59.9% | 224 |
| 2017–18 | 2,842 | 1,375 | 48.4% | 155 |
| 2018–19 | 3,667 | 2,344 | 63.9% | 199 |
| 2019–20 | 3,244 | 2,311 | 71.2% | 185 |
| 2020–21 | 3,056 | 2,469 | 80.8% | 203 |
| 2021–22 | 3,093 | 2,311 | 74.7% | 234 |
| 2022–23 | 3,275 | 2,371 | 72.4% | 210 |
| 2023–24 | 2,992 | 2,120 | 70.9% | 192 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,992 | 2,120 | 70.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–710 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 550–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–29 | 12% |
How Hollins University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hollins University's acceptance rate?
Hollins University's acceptance rate is 70.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,120 admitted of 2,992 applicants).
Is Hollins University test optional?
Hollins University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hollins University?
Hollins University received 2,992 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,120.
What SAT score do you need for Hollins University?
Admitted students at Hollins University typically scored 550–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hollins University getting harder to get into?
Hollins University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.5% in 2014–15 to 70.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.hollins.edu/.