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72.4%Acceptance
$42,260Tuition
673Students
70%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$40,075Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$42,260
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,260
Average Net Price
$22,263
Students Receiving Financial Aid
33.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,400
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,625
Books & Supplies
$800
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,460
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
58.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
58.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
33.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $16,579
$30,001 – $48,000 $18,974
$48,001 – $75,000 $24,291
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,733
$110,001+ $26,329

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Cost Overview

Most Hollins families pay around $22,263 annually after financial aid, far below the $58,460 sticker price. Low-income families with under $30,000 in earnings pay just $16,579 per year, while wealthy families earning over $110,000 still get substantial aid and pay $26,329. Over four years, expect to invest between $66,316 and $105,316 depending on your family's finances.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $27,000, translating to $286 monthly payments. With median starting salaries around $25,104, those loan payments represent about 14% of gross income. The 8:1 student-faculty ratio and small class sizes justify the premium for families seeking personalized attention. Only 33% of students receive Pell grants, indicating Hollins attracts middle and upper-middle-class families. First-generation college students and those from lower-income backgrounds get the most generous aid packages at this historic women's college.

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