Regional university
#4 Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in AmericaRollins College
Winter Park, FL · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $34,732 a year
Median debt at graduation: $25,500 (all students)
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In America
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#4 of 292
- Best colleges for business in America#163 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#147 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#140 of 1,238
- Best colleges in America#245 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#191 of 1,418
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- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#193 of 1,358
- Best test-optional colleges in America#211 of 1,481
- Best colleges for English in America#184 of 1,283
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#273 of 1,829
- Best colleges for history in America#192 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#184 of 1,187
- Best mid-size colleges in America#104 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#196 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#195 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#191 of 1,116
- Best colleges for music in America#182 of 1,063
- Best colleges for engineering in America#146 of 749
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#155 of 690
- Best colleges for economics in America#187 of 788
- Most selective colleges in America#166 of 683
In Florida
- Best test-optional colleges in Florida#2 of 35
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Florida#1 of 13
- Best mid-size colleges in Florida#2 of 21
- Best colleges in Florida#8 of 61
- Best colleges for business in Florida#7 of 51
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Florida#3 of 21
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- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Florida#9 of 61
- Best colleges for psychology in Florida#7 of 44
- Best colleges for education in Florida#7 of 40
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Florida#7 of 39
- Best colleges for history in Florida#6 of 30
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Florida#7 of 35
- Best colleges for art and design in Florida#6 of 29
- Best colleges for English in Florida#6 of 29
- Best colleges for mathematics in Florida#6 of 29
- Best colleges for music in Florida#6 of 29
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Florida#6 of 29
- Best colleges for chemistry in Florida#6 of 25
- Best colleges for engineering in Florida#7 of 27
- Best colleges for economics in Florida#6 of 22
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,271 · ACT 27.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,624
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $76,108 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,595 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 39% · Women 61% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 24% |
| First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS) | 51% |
| Total students | 3,013 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $34,732 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $76,108 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $25,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 75% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 70% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 68% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 56% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $58,295 |
| Admission rate | 48% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 23% |
| Average SAT | 1271 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600–690 |
| SAT math | 560–680 |
| ACT composite | 25–30 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Solid (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computing and information science | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| Business (general) | |
| Political science | |
| Human resources | |
| International relations | |
| International business | |
| Economics | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Communication studies | |
| Business administration | |
| English | |
| Teacher education | |
| Psychology | |
| Music |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Anthropology, Area studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Counseling and mental health, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Engineering (general), Fine arts, Forestry, General studies, History, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Pre-health, Pre-law and legal studies, Public health, Public relations, Religious studies, Romance languages, Sociology, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Social sciences | |
| Communication | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 6% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $16,820 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Sunshine State Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 82%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $154,994Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 64% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Orlando International Airport (MCO)About 12 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 30,2742020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | OrlandoAbout 14 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 62°F1991–2020 normal, from ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP, FL US, about 3 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 84°F1991–2020 normal, from ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP, FL US, about 3 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 2.95 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.33 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.66 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1.31 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Rollins College’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 14% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Rollins College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $34,732 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Rollins College?
- Rollins College admitted 48% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Rollins College’s graduates do?
- 75% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $58,295; the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 136950
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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