UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL 2,570 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
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Accept
41.0%
Yield
16.0%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1210–1360
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
620–690
SAT Math (mid 50%)
590–670
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
26–31
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEAverage GPA of 3.5
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$62,950
Total COA
$84,870
Avg need-based aid
$0
Avg merit award
None
Net price after avg need aid
$84,870
Rollins meets 0% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Alfond Scholars Program
$84,000 – $84,000 / yr (renewable)
Dean's Scholarships
$33,000 – $33,000 / yr (renewable)
Alonzo Rollins Scholarships
$30,000 – $30,000 / yr (renewable)
Presidential Scholarships
$26,000 – $26,000 / yr (renewable)
Centennial Scholarships
$24,000 – $24,000 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Rollins's AP Policy
Students are awarded four (4) semester hours of credit for each AP examination on which they earn a score of four (4) or five (5).
Min score
4
Credit cap
32 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresImportant
- Application EssayImportant
- Recommendation(s)Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Rollins College educates students for global citizenship and responsible leadership, empowering graduates to pursue meaningful lives and productive careers.
Distilled Themes
Global CitizenshipResponsible LeadershipMeaningful LivesProductive Careers
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Rollins is a relationship-driven school. They value demonstrated interest and a student's ability to articulate why Rollins is the right fit.
- 02They are looking for students who will be active and engaged members of the community, so a strong record of extracurricular involvement is key.
- 03While test-optional, strong scores can still be a significant plus, especially for merit scholarships.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Signal a clear and genuine interest in Rollins and its specific programs.
- 02Highlight leadership roles and meaningful contributions in extracurricular activities.
- 03Submit a polished and thoughtful application essay that reveals your character and personality.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of demonstrated interest or a generic application that doesn't feel tailored to Rollins
- A purely academic focus without evidence of engagement outside the classroom
- Applying with no intention of attending if accepted
- they are protective of their yield rate
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
International Business; Marine Biology; Theatre Arts; Social Entrepreneurship; Environmental Studies
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Notification is between Mid-October and December 15
Nov 15, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Feb 1, 2026
Early Action
Non-binding
Nov 15, 2025
→ Jan 15, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Feb 1, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (N/A)
TrackedWeight: Unknown
Rollins College explicitly tracks interest via campus visits, local events, and direct outreach to admission counselors.
What they watch
- Campus visit
- Rep visit at your HS
Coach action
Visit the campus or attend a local event, and introduce yourself to your admission counselor via email.
Provenance