Rollins College Acceptance Rate (48%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: How many applicants get into Rollins College?

Rollins College's acceptance rate was 48% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,212 of 8,860 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 48% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 600–690 reading and writing, 560–680 math

ACT, middle 50%: 25–30 composite

Average net price: $37,134 a year (2022–23)

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Rollins College GPA requirements

Rollins College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Rollins College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Rollins College acceptance rate

Rollins College admitted 4,212 of 8,860 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 48%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Rollins College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Winter Park, Florida, with 2,640 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Rollins College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	600	640	690
SAT Math	560	620	680
ACT Composite	25	27	30
ACT English	24	27	32
ACT Math	22	25	27

26% submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores, as Rollins College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1271 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Rollins College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Rollins College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Rollins College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $37,134 a year at Rollins College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rollins College hard to get into?

It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Rollins College admitted 48% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Rollins College?

Rollins College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How many applicants get into Rollins College?

Rollins College's acceptance rate was 48% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,212 of 8,860 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Rollins College test optional?

Yes. Rollins College considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 26% sent SAT scores and 15% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into Rollins College?

A lot: Rollins College requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Rollins College students have?

The middle 50% of Rollins College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–690 in reading and writing and 560–680 in math; ACT composite 25–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do I have a chance at Rollins College with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Rollins College admitted 48% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What is the average net price at Rollins College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $37,134 a year at Rollins College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at Rollins College if a parent went there?

Yes. Rollins College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Rollins College?

Yes. Rollins College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Rollins College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Rollins CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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