by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Hollins degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Hollins measures up.
Hollins is ranked #2,191 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Virginia, it ranks #52 of 81 for value.
Among the majors Hollins offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| English | #406 of 579 |
| General English Literature | #406 of 579 |
| English Language & Literature | #434 of 645 |
| Biology Studies | #707 of 1,050 |
| General Biology | #710 of 1,055 |
| Biology | #710 of 1,055 |
| General Psychology | #713 of 1,068 |
| Psychology | #713 of 1,068 |
Below is the detailed Hollins value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Hollins University is ranked #43 out of #92 in Virginia for quality and #52 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Hollins financial aid page to be sure.
Hollins University is ranked #2,191 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Hollins University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Hollins costs about $20,896. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $83,584 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $58,759 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,896 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,896 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $83,584 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Hollins net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Hollins costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Hollins degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $235,036 | — | — |
| All Students | $83,584 | #2,191 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $83,584 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $235,036 | — | — |
| All Students | $83,584 | #52 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $83,584 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Hollins shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16,579 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,974 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,291 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,733 |
| Over $110K | $26,329 |
About 100% of Hollins undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $34,806 per year. Get more details on the Hollins financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Hollins cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.