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Your chances of getting into Rollins College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

50%
Admission Difficulty for Rollins College
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Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Rollins is 50%.  Its admission rate is the 15th lowest in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Rollins and can you get accepted?

Rollins is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,510 out of the 9,022 who applied were admitted.

Rollins College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Rollins?

50% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Rollins College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1250 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Rollins GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.5

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Rollins College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Rollins are to have around a 3.5 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Rollins will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Rollins is 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #23 in Florida for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Rollins is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Rollins College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 20.04% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 23.32% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.67% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.21% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.48% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.09% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Rollins SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Rollins College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 32% of students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1150-1350

Applicants Submitting SAT 

32%
SAT Scores for Rollins College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 590
Math 25th Percentile 560
Composite 25th Percentile 1150
SAT Scores for Rollins College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 690
Math 75th Percentile 660
Composite 75th Percentile 1350
Average SAT Score 1250

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Rollins College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Rollins is 1250 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1150-1350. Students who get into Rollins College score in the top 32 percent of all SAT test takers..  Rollins ranks #6 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1250 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Rollins regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1150 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1150, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1050, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Rollins College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1250 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1250, you have around a 50% chance of being admitted. A 1350 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 66% chance of getting in.

Rollins College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1350 and Above Good >66%
1250 to 1350 Avg + 50%-66%
1150 to 1250 Avg - 34%-50%
1050 to 1150 Reach 22%-34%
Less than 1050 Low <22%
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Rollins ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

24-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

20%
ACT Scores for Rollins College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 24
Math 25th Percentile 21
Composite 25th Percentile 24
ACT Scores for Rollins College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 31
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Rollins?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Rollins is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 29.  The school ranks #10 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

20 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Rollins College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Rollins College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Rollins for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 50% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 68% with a 29 ACT score.

Rollins College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >68%
26 to 29 Avg + 50%-68%
24 to 26 Avg - 37%-50%
22 to 24 Reach 26%-37%
Less than 22 Low <26%
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High School Class Rank

65% of Rollins College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Rollins College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28%
Top 25% of class 65%
Top 50% of class 91%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Rollins College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,615 3,407 9,022
Accepted 2,883 1,627 4,510
Acceptance Rate 51% 48% 50%
Enrolled 379 253 632
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 16% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

69

Applicants have 69 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Rollins College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Rollins College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Rollins College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Rollins College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Rollins is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.5 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1250 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1350 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 26 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136950 IPEDS survey data for Rollins College.

Last updated February 24, 2024