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 lift, flip, and unfurl, discover some of the reasons U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins the No. 1 or No. 2 top regional university in the South for more than 20 years, starting with our lakeside campus. See for yourself: rollins.edu/visit
We are an education for tomorrow. Rollins offers more than 60 paths to a transformative liberal arts education. Undergraduate Majors
American Studies* Anthropology* Art (Studio)* Art History* Asian Studies* Biochemistry – Molecular Biology Biology* Business (International)* Business (Management)* Business (Social Entrepreneurship)* 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*
Music* Philosophy* Physics* Political Science* Psychology* Public Policy and Political Economy Religious Studies* Social Innovation Sociology* Spanish* Theatre Arts* *Also offered as a minor
Undergraduate Minors Only
Africa & African-American Studies Archaeology Australian Studies Cultural Anthropology Dance Film Studies German Global Health Jewish Studies Middle Eastern and North African Studies Neuroscience Russian Studies
Secondary Education Sexuality, Women’s and Gender Studies Sustainable Development and the Environment Writing
Combined Master’s Degree and Dual Degree Programs Accelerated Management Program (BA/MBA – 3/2) Environmental Management/Forestry (BA/MEM/MF – 3/2) International Business/International Management (BA/BS – Dual)
Pre-Professional Programs Allied Health Engineering (BA/BS – 3/2) Dentistry Law Medicine Optometry Podiatry Veterinary Medicine
We are liberal arts for the 21st century. For more than 130 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—of 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.
Top ranked for more than 20 years — U.S. News
& World Report
No. 1 in Leadership Development Programs — HR.com Top producer of Fulbright Scholars
We are the time of your life. From championship athletics and 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 100 student-run clubs and organizations, every day is a new adventure.
23 NCAA Division II teams 100+ 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 getinvolved.rollins.edu.
We are uniquely located. Our lakeside residential 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 U.S. As a Rollins grad, you’ll be ready to lead anywhere in the world, but thanks to Orlando’s status as one of the nation’s best cities for college grads, you won’t have to look.
No. 1 in U.S. for job growth, 2015 and 2016 — U.S. Department of Labor
No. 6 best big city for jobs — Forbes Top 10 internship listings per capita — WalletHub
We are global citizens. At Rollins, you’ll make an impact around the globe. After all, more than 70 percent of Tars study abroad. From semester- and summerlong programs to one-of-a-kind faculty-led field studies, you’ll explore the world and test your ability to make it better.
90+ international programs Buenos Aires, Dublin, Ireland Argentina Tel Aviv, Israel Sydney, Australia Rome, Italy Hong Kong, China Osaka, Japan London, England Ifrane, Morocco Paris, France Otago, New Zealand Munich, Germany Madrid, Spain Athens, Greece + many more
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 this intimate and personalized learning environment, students are mentored and challenged by expert faculty every day, who help them unlock their unique potential to make the world brighter, smarter, and more enterprising.
10:1 student-faculty ratio 17 average class size No. 4 in commitment to undergraduate teaching — U.S. News & World Report
We are civic-minded. Our student-led Immersion programs and initiatives in leadership and community engagement have won national recognition. From community-engagement 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. 2 in service learning programs
— U.S. News & World Report
Leader in alternative breaks Ashoka U Changemaker Campus
Admission Deadlines
Costs & Aid
November 1
Everyone from respected publications to former university presidents rates Rollins a top value among the nation’s best colleges because we believe every student should have access to our transformative education.
Early Decision I application deadline (binding)
November 1
Priority Scholarship deadline (non-binding)
January 5
Early Decision II application deadline (binding)
February 1
Regular Decision application
Cost of Attendance 2018–19 Academic Year Tuition: $49,760 Room & Board: $14,470
deadline (non-binding)
Books: $742
Admission Profile
Think of these raw numbers as a starting point—then factor in these Rollins financial-aid facts.
1220–1360
SAT Middle 50%
Ample Assistance
25–30
85% receive financial aid
ACT Middle 50%
3.35
$35K average aid for first-years with demonstrated need
Unweighted core GPA (Fall 2017)
$10K–$30K range of partial merit scholarships
rollins.edu/apply
$50 million annual state, federal, and institutional aid Yellow Ribbon Program Partner For your cost estimate, go to rollins.edu/calculator.
We are your path to a brilliant future. We have lots more to share and show, and we can’t wait to learn more about you too. Let’s take the next step at rollins.edu/explore. We’ll see you there.
Where our grads go Rollins grads are making tomorrow happen at some of the world’s top organizations and most prestigious grad schools. Amazon
Cambridge
Apple
Columbia
Bank of America
Duke
Coca-Cola
Georgetown Law School
Harvard Law School
The Walt Disney Company
Yale Law School
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