Rollins College: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Rollins College is a private institution located in Winter Park, Florida with a selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, Rollins College admits between a quarter and half of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 48%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT around 1260. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,732 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Rollins College?

52% of enrolled students at Rollins College had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.46, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What does Rollins College weight in admissions?

Rollins College reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores Rollins College typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 560–680, with an EBRW midpoint near —. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 25–30. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort — often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Rollins College actually cost?

Published tuition is $60,580 for in-state students and $60,580 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $16,820 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $34,732 per year — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 23% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Rollins College

Will my child graduate from Rollins College?

These predict outcomes at Rollins College better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at Rollins College

The most popular undergraduate programs at Rollins College, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Communication and Media Studies and International Business. Across all programs, Rollins College confers roughly 419 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Communication and Media Studies program report a median income of about $58,186 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Rollins College safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Rollins College disclosed 24 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 9.1 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 3 violent offenses and 13 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Rollins College?

About 58% of undergraduates at Rollins College live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. In Greek life, 16% of men join a fraternity and 24% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

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Common questions parents ask about Rollins College