Welcome to Rollins
Think of this guide as the first conversation in what we hope will be one of your life’s most rewarding relationships. First, a little about us. As you explore these pages, you’ll discover a few of the many reasons why U.S. News & World Report ranks Rollins the No. 1 regional university in the South, starting with our lakeside campus.
See for yourself Scan or visit rollins.college/virtual-tours to explore America’s most beautiful campus through videos and digital tours hosted by the folks who know it best: your future classmates.
We are your personalized pathway to success. Why Rollins? The answer lies in Rollins Gateway, our signature approach to preparing students for meaningful lives and productive careers. Rollins Gateway combines our interdisciplinary curriculum with immersive experiences outside of the classroom and an integrated mentorship model, creating a personalized pathway that empowers students to chart their own course to personal and professional success. So, is Rollins right for you? We think so. Take a spin through Rollins Gateway, and we’ll prove it to you.
A Future-Proof Foundation Rollins Gateway is rooted in our future-proof brand of liberal arts education. Through Rollins’ innovative, interdisciplinary core curriculum, you’ll develop broad-based knowledge and an array of 21st-century skills like creative problem solving, critical thinking, collaborative teamwork, and clear communication that are immune to the fast-paced fluctuations of our everevolving world.
Rollins Results This is where your personalized pathway leads, but it’s just the beginning of your journey. Our graduates emerge from Rollins Gateway with purpose and passion, uniquely prepared to forge meaningful lives and productive careers. Scan or go to rollins.college/results to explore the unique journeys of the global citizens and responsible leaders who’ve gone before you.
Liberal Arts in Action
Mentorship, Mastered
You’ll put that newfound know-how to work in the world through an array of hands-on experiences that range from internships and study abroad to community engagement and collaborative research with faculty. Along the way, you’ll develop your passions and gain the kind of practical, real-world expertise that employers and graduate schools demand.
Within the flexible framework of Rollins Gateway, you have the freedom to pursue your unique interests and professional goals, but you’re far from alone on these journeys of discovery. Rollins’ unique mentorship model surrounds every student with an entire community of mentors at every step, helping you unlock your unique potential to make the world brighter, smarter, and more open to possibility.
We are liberal arts for the 21st century. For more than 135 years, we’ve held firm to the belief that a college education should do far more than prepare you for your first job. It should prepare you for a lifetime of learning—for not only adapting to change but leading that change. In a time where the careers of tomorrow have yet to be created, our innovative, interdisciplinary education equips you with the expertise to succeed as the world evolves.
No. 1
No. 1
Regional University in the South
in Leadership Development Programs
— U.S. News & World Report
— HR.com
Top
Producer of Fulbright Scholars
Majors, Minors, and Special Programs Rollins offers more than 60 paths to a transformative liberal arts education.
Undergraduate Majors American Studies* Anthropology* Art (Studio)* Art History* Asian Studies*
Music* Philosophy* Physics* Political Science* Pre-Engineering Psychology*
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Public Policy and Political Economy
Biology*
Religious Studies*
Business (International)*
Social Innovation
Business (Management)*
Sociology*
Business (Social Entrepreneurship)*
Spanish*
Chemistry* Classical Studies* Communication Studies* Computer Science* Critical Media and Cultural Studies* Economics* Elementary Education* English* Environmental Studies* History* International Relations* Latin American and Caribbean Studies* Marine Biology* Mathematics*
Theatre Arts*
Middle Eastern and North African Studies Neuroscience Russian Studies Secondary Education Sexuality, Women’s and Gender Studies Sustainable Development and the Environment Writing
Pre-Professional Programs Allied Health Dentistry
*Also offered as a minor
Law
Undergraduate Minors Only
Optometry
Medicine
African & African American Studies
Podiatry
Archaeology
Accelerated Pathways
Australian Studies
Veterinary Medicine
Cultural Anthropology
Accelerated Management Program (3/2 BA/MBA)
Dance
Engineering (3/2 BA/BS)
Data Analytics
Applied Behavior Analysis (BA/MA)
Ethics Film Studies German Global Health Jewish Studies
Education (BA/MA) Human Resources (BA/MA) Liberal Studies (BA/MA) Public Health (BA/MA)
We are built on a human scale. A Rollins education is powered by relationships, especially the partnerships between our inventive faculty and industrious students. Through our intimate and personalized learning environment, you’ll be mentored and challenged by expert faculty every day, helping you unlock your unique potential to make the world brighter, smarter, and more enterprising.
Finish in Four Guarantee Our four-year graduation promise guarantees everything you need to complete your Rollins degree on time. rollins.college/finish4
We are global citizens. At Rollins, you’ll make an impact around the globe. After all, more than 75 percent of Tars study abroad. From semester- and summer-long programs to one-of-a-kind faculty-led field studies, you’ll explore the world and test your ability to make it brighter.
90+ international programs Buenos Aires, Argentina Sydney, Australia Hong Kong, China London, England Paris, France Munich, Germany Athens, Greece Dublin, Ireland Tel Aviv, Israel Rome, Italy Osaka, Japan Ifrane, Morocco Otago, New Zealand Madrid, Spain + many more
We are perfectly positioned. Our lakeside campus is situated in the heart of Winter Park, Florida, a friendly cosmopolitan community on the edge of Orlando, one of the most diverse and fastest-growing cities in the nation.
NO. 1 in nation for job growth, 2015—2018
(U.S. Department of Labor)
NO. 2 best U.S. city to start a career (WalletHub)
NO. 4 best large city to start a business (WalletHub)
The beauty of campus Everyone from The Princeton Review to Condé Nast Traveler regularly ranks Rollins among the nation’s most beautiful colleges. But the real beauty of our tight-knit residential campus goes far beyond our stunning lakeside location and sunny weather. From stateof-the-art classrooms, labs, and performance venues to dynamic hubs focused on collaboration, community, and professional development, every inch of our 80-acre campus is designed with your bright future in mind.
The charm of Winter Park Most nights and every weekend, folks from across Central Florida flock to Park Avenue, Winter Park’s charming promenade of world-class shopping, dining, culture, and leisure. For Rollins students, the commute is far shorter. After all, Park Avenue intersects with campus, so everything from hip boutiques and chic cafes to a bustling farmers market and award-winning restaurants is always just steps away.
The opportunity of Orlando From adrenaline-pumping adventure to best-in-the-nation professional opportunity, Orlando checks all the boxes when it comes to college towns. Downtown Orlando’s pro sports, performance venues, and internships are just a 15-minute train ride away, and the world’s best collection of theme parks, attractions, and beaches are within driving distance. No wonder Orlando consistently ranks among the nation’s best cities for college students and graduates.
We are the time of your life. From standout traditions to hundreds of ways to get involved, Rollins offers ample avenues to find your anchor and pursue your passions. Whether you’re paddle boarding on Lake Virginia between classes or learning to lead through one of our more than 150 student-run clubs and organizations, every day is a new adventure.
150+ student-led organizations Student media and government Service and honorary organizations Fraternity and sorority life Intramural sports and group fitness classes Professional societies
That’s just a start. Explore more at rollins.college/clubs.
We are the perfect blend of athletic and academic excellence. Rollins knows athletics is about more than winning games. It’s about building relationships, developing character, and learning to lead. With the highest academic success rate in the Sunshine State Conference, Rollins ranks among the nation’s best in blending academic and athletic success.
21
NCAA Division II teams
23
National Championships
10
DII President’s Awards for Academic Excellence
We are agents of change. Our student-led Immersion programs and initiatives in leadership and community engagement have won national recognition. From communityengagement classes and immersive alternative breaks to a service leadership scholarship program, get ready to be an agent of change in our backyard and around the world.
No. 1
Florida’s
Alternative Break Participation
Most Engaged Campus 2018
— Break Away
— Campus Compact
Changemaker Campus Ashoka U
We are an engine of opportunity. Everyone from respected publications to former university presidents rates Rollins a top value among the nation’s best colleges.
Cost of Attendance
Ample Assistance
2021–22 Academic Year
Don’t let the sticker price fool you: A vast majority of Rollins students qualify for aid that can drastically reduce the cost of attendance.
Tuition: $54,740 Room & Board: $15,000 Books: $820
94%
receive financial aid
$10K– $32K
annual value of partial merit scholarships
$35K average aid for first-years with demonstrated need
$83M
in financial aid available each year
Calculate Your Costs Our net price calculator tool can help you estimate the real cost of a Rollins education and explore aid options that are right for you. rollins.college/calculator
We are a top college for transfer students. Rollins is consistently named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Honor Roll, which identifies the nation’s top four-year institutions for transfer students. From transfer-specific scholarships to the support you need to make a smooth transition, find out why Rollins is the perfect place to finish your degree. Scan or go to rollins.college/transfer-guide to get your guide to completing your journey at Rollins.
The support to finish strong. From mapping out your degree plan to understanding how credits will transfer, we have your back every step of the way.
$15K–$24K
Have your
AA?
value of annual academic transfer scholarships
Your Gen Eds are met
Unlimited
Transfer Seminar
$6K
Phi Theta Kappa scholarships
Ensures a seamless transition
Transfer Housing
Up to
64 Credits
accepted from accredited institutions
Join our inclusive community
Transfer Application Deadlines
March 1
April 15
November 15
Fall priority consideration deadline
Fall regular decision deadline
Spring deadline
We are immediate success and lifelong leadership. At Rollins, preparing our graduates for personal and professional success is at the heart of everything we do. Here, in small, discussion-based classes, you’ll be mentored and challenged by expert faculty every day, helping you uncover your purpose and giving you the tools and opportunities to reach your goals.
97% of Rollins
graduates engaged in the workforce, grad school, or volunteer service 12 months after graduation.
Where Our Grads Go Rollins’ innovative liberal arts education equips students with the expertise to succeed as the world evolves. As a result, our graduates’ prospects are as limitless as their ambition.
The World’s Top Companies
The World’s Best Grad Schools
We are your path to a brilliant future. We’ve made it easier than ever to apply to the No. 1 regional university in the South.
No application fee
No formal essay required
Test Optional
Automatic scholarship consideration
3 Ways to Apply We’re all about making applying as simple as possible. That’s why we offer three ways to apply.
Rollins Application Common Application Coalition Application rollins.edu/apply
Admission Profile 1230–1350* SAT Middle 50% 26–30* ACT Middle 50% 3.4 Unweighted core GPA *Optional
Application Deadlines November 15 Early Decision I (binding) November 15 Priority Scholarship (non-binding) January 5 Early Decision II (binding) February 1 Regular Decision (non-binding)