Hollins University

Hollins University's published cost of attendance is $58,698. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $17,511, middle-income families pay around $20,395, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,826.

Azimuth ranks Hollins University #900 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Hollins' aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. The institution meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students according to its published aid policies.

Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,450; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,151, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Hollins University earn median 4-year earnings of $44,151, placing Hollins University in the 2.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Hollins University #1312 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.

The earnings profile reflects a student body concentrated in humanities and social sciences, fields where early-career pay tends to grow steadily through the first decade after graduation. Hollins University's program mix centers on English, which shapes both the earnings distribution and the long-term financial trajectory for graduates.

English Language and Literature, General is the largest program with 19 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $38,172. Psychology, General follows with 17 graduates earning $45,633.

These programs anchor the institution's degree output and contribute to the overall earnings pattern. Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies and Biology, General round out the core offerings, each serving distinct student interests within the liberal arts framework.

Hollins University's program mix is anchored in the humanities and social sciences, reflecting the institution's identity as a liberal arts college with particular strength in English and language-based disciplines. English Language and Literature, General is the largest program with 19 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Biology, General, and Business/Commerce, General.

Across 17 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes for a liberal arts institution. The highest-earning programs at Hollins University reflect the institution's humanities-centered mission.

Psychology, General leads with median earnings of $45,633 four years after enrollment across 17 graduates, while English Language and Literature, General graduates earn $38,172 and Fine and Studio Arts graduates earn $27,014. These outcomes demonstrate that liberal arts graduates in applied and professional fields can achieve competitive early-career earnings, particularly when combining humanities training with practical skill development.

English represents Arts of Hollins University's degree output, with Social Sciences and Business forming the secondary concentrations. This distribution reflects a traditional liberal arts portfolio where students develop critical thinking and communication skills across interconnected disciplines.

Many of these programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter professional roles immediately, though some — particularly in the social sciences and humanities — often lead to graduate study or advanced professional credentials. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with labor-market demand in the current economy.