A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Hollins College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
Hollins University is a women's college. There are more female students than male students enrolled at Hollins University with a gender ratio of 96% women to 4% men. Though it is a women's college, 4.23% of the student body is male. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Hollins College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4%
|
| Women |
96%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34
|
| Women |
769
|
Hollins College serves a low number of students outside of Virginia, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
54%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
42% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232308 IPEDS survey data for Hollins University.