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.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $58,698 |
| Tuition and Fees | $43,560 |
| Room and Board | $15,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$37,802 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,896 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,511 |
| $30–48k | $19,304 |
| $48–75k | $20,395 |
| $75–110k | $20,721 |
| $110k+ | $26,826 |
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 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.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
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.
