10 Reasons Rollins is a Top Florida College

There’s a lot to learn at Rollins! Bring your true crime podcast obsession to the classroom in our Zombies, Serial Killers, and Madmen course. Or discover how to use math to solve real-world problems in our Industrial Mathematics class that doubles as an internship and a research project. And the best part? Thanks to our general education program, Rollins Foundations in the Liberal Arts (RFLA), every class you take will count for graduation and help you learn new skills before starting your major classes.

Are you new here? No worries. With RFLA cohorts, new students come together every semester to take a course together, so there’s always a familiar face. Plus, with an average class size of just 17 students, you’ll know everyone before that group project gets assigned.

At Rollins, our favorite ratio is 11:1. That’s how many students there are for every faculty member—meaning your professors will know your name, your interests, and your goals. We get it, you’re an adult now, and you’ll have plenty of freedom to chart your own course, but you’ll never be on your own. As part of Rollins Gateway, every new student is paired with a dedicated faculty advisor for your four years. And you’ll get to meet them on your first day on campus. How’s that for a fresh start?

We know you’re bound to change the world, so we make it easy for you to see it while you’re here with more than 90 study abroad programs. With so many options—from short-term field studies to semester- and summer-long programs—75 percent of Rollins students study abroad before they graduate.

Political, professional, or philanthropic—Rollins has more than 100 student clubs and organizations to help you find your crew and explore your passions.

Service is at the heart of everything we do at Rollins. From courses to clubs, we’re all about creating real change by serving our communities. That’s why Rollins students contribute more than 40,000 hours of service in their first year alone.

If you put in the work, we’ll make sure you have the support and access to courses you need to graduate in four years—or tuition is on us. It’s a guaranteed way to help reduce the cost (and stress) of an undergraduate degree. It’s also why we have one of the highest four-year graduation rates in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.

We know the world is constantly changing, so every course at Rollins is designed to give you the skills and tools you need for your career—and life. According to a recent report by Dell Technologies, approximately 85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 have yet to be invented. That’s why our unique approach to education, includes an interdisciplinary curriculum, real-world learning experiences, and a commitment to on-campus mentorship to ensure you’re prepared for success. No matter what the future holds.

Each year, Rollins students tap into more than $89 million in federal, state, and institutional aid, and 96 percent of Tars receive financial aid. From merit-based scholarships to need-based grants, we’ll help you find the aid options that are right for you.

The proof is in the ROI. A recent Georgetown University study found that the ROI for an education at a liberal arts college was more than $900,000 40 years after enrollment—more than 25 percent higher than the median gain at all colleges. Plus, a recent survey found that 94 percent of Rollins graduates from the Class of 2022 were engaged in the workforce, grad school, or volunteer service within a year of graduating.