Hollins University: what international applicants need

What are Hollins University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Hollins University has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on October 15, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Hollins University's acceptance rate?

68% for students who started in fall 2024: Hollins University admitted 1,921 of its 2,827 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Hollins University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Hollins University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (October 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is September 12, 2026: scores on September 25, 2026, registration by August 28, 2026 (late registration September 1, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Hollins University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 540–640 in Math and 610–700 in Reading and Writing (12% of them sent SAT scores).

• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Hollins University's application fee for international students?

Hollins University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Hollins University accept?

Hollins University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Hollins University require?

Hollins University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Hollins University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Hollins University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Hollins University have?

38 of Hollins University's 665 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 5.7%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Hollins University cost for international students?

Hollins University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $43,560, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $15,800. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $63,020 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Hollins University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, Hollins University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 32 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source