Rollins Admission Requirements

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Rollins Admission Overview

Rollins admission requirements are competitive. Last year Rollins admitted 47.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 1160-1370 / ACT 25-30. Rollins is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Rollins is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Rollins Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

47.5%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Rollins acceptance rate is 47.5%. Last year, 4,212 of 8,860 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

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

Rollins is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Rollins College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Rollins GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Rollins typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Rollins is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #23 in Florida for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Rollins College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Rollins SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1160-1370

Freshmen who sent SAT

26%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 560
Composite 1160

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 690
Math 680
Composite 1370

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Rollins typically score around a 1270 SAT (middle 50% 1160–1370) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 85th percentile nationally. Rollins ranks #5 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1160 to 1370

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Rollins is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Rollins College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1370+	Above 75th	>64%
1270 to 1370	Avg +	49%-64%
1160 to 1270	Avg -	33%-49%
Below 1160	Below mid-50	<33%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Rollins ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

25-30

Freshmen reporting ACT

15%

25th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 22
Composite 25

75th Percentile Scores

English 32
Math 27
Composite 30

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Rollins typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 25–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Rollins places #7 among colleges in Florida for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 25 to 30

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Rollins without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Rollins College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30+	Above 75th	>67%
27 to 30	Avg +	48%-67%
25 to 27	Avg -	36%-48%
Below 25	Below mid-50	<36%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Rollins College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,367	3,492	8,860
Accepted	2,639	1,573	4,212
Acceptance Rate	49%	45%	48%
Enrolled	355	213	568
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	14%	13%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Rollins College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

154

Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Rollins College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Rollins is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 47.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1160-1370); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025