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Rollins College - Academics - Academics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Academics

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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 10:1
Full-Time Student Population 2,715
Part-Time Student Population 579
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 196
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 146
Total FT Faculty 200
Faculty with Terminal Degree 90%
Average Faculty Salary $77,218
Full-Time Retention Rate 82%
Graduation Rate 69%
Programs/Majors Offered 34
Average Course Load 16 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 66%
  • 20 to 49 students: 34%
  • 50 or more students: 0%

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Rollins professors offer up their free time generously, always trying to help with whatever they can. Professors not only know students by name, but they also know them by their year in college, major, and plans for the future. Since the classes are so small, ranging anywhere from 10 to 25 students, courses are taught around a big dining room table. This environment creates a friendly and personal atmosphere, where students and professors feel comfortable and free to converse and learn from one another through each other’s opinions and perspectives. 

The majors offered at Rollins are limited, but for the majors that are offered, there are plenty of class options. On the other hand, creating your own major is an alternative, and plenty of students take full advantage of this privilege. The opportunities available at Rollins are endless, and the course load is challenging but rewarding. At the end of each semester, Rollins students don't just walk away with a grade, but more importantly, they walk away with experience and knowledge.

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yana8283

Drama and Theatre Production '15

5.0
A+

Theatre Majors

The Rollins Theatre Department is absolutely splendid. The workload is rather strenuous, but the facilities and opportunities provided through the department make it all worthwhile. As a theatre Major, each student spends, roughly, 30-35 hours a week working and dedicating their time to various projects centered around the department. Dedication is key, and if you are a dedicated theatre major, Rollins College is perfect for you.

Mar 30, 2012

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dlorian

Psychology '15

4.6
A

Respectable Academics

The academics were not all that challenging but they do require a lot of time studying outside of class. Having a job and balancing the academics might be hard for some but overall the coursework is rigorous and you actually feel like you are learning something meaningful.

Jan 16, 2012

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OliviaM93

Drama and Theatre Production '12

4.6
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THEATRE!!

I enjoy being a theatre major at my college. The professors are very helpful and the upperclassmen are friendly. The curriculum is diverse and complex, but its been beneficial.

Jan 08, 2012

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User rating for Rollins College - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 43 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • The College of Arts & Sciences
  • Hamilton Holt School (evening studies)
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 13%
  • Economics and Econometrics: 3%
  • International Relations and National Security Studies: 4%
  • Psychology: 3%
Graduation Requirements
  • Arts/fine arts
  • Computer literacy
  • English (including composition)
  • Foreign languages
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy
  • Sciences (biological or physical)
  • Social science
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Other Academic Offerings
  • Accelerated program
  • Cross-registration
  • Double major
  • Dual enrollment
  • Exchange student program (domestic)
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Student-designed major
Best Places to Study
  • Couches outside of dorm rooms
  • Dave's Down Under
  • Dianne's Café
  • Library
  • The Starbucks off campus
  • Study rooms in Olin Library
Did You Know?
  • The study abroad program at Rollins is extremely popular, especially during junior year. Students can choose from a variety of exotic destinations and live either with a host family or in a partner university. The program is praised for being easy to get involved with and providing many options for study and internships.
  • Every year, Rollins offers Maymester for three weeks in the month of May so students can earn extra credit; there's also a winter intersession, for additional credit, before the second semester starts.

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Bridget Murray
Hometown
Hinsdale, IL
Major
English
Grad Year
2014

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