First-Year Profile: Class of 2028
Get to know the Class of 2028.
Why choose Rollins? There are connections with thriving alumni and close relationships with dedicated professors. Challenging coursework and the coolest classes. Countless opportunities for real-world experience in a city built for your career. There’s a crazy-beautiful campus to call home. And there’s the Class of 2028. Get to know your future classmates here!
Academic Profile
- 1260
Average SAT Score
- 27
Average ACT Score
- 3.53
average GPA
for unweighted core courses
- 56%
applied without test scores.
Your Top 5
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Top 5 Major Interests
Business Management, Psychology, Undecided, Biology, and Communication Studies
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Top 5 States
Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey
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Top 5 Countries
United States, Brazil, India, Aruba, El Salvador
“You can really tell people care at Rollins. In addition to the professors, it was great to learn more about all the support that is available for students, including accessibility, the Wellness Center, residential life, and student outreach centers and services. If I have any questions, I know people are there to help—everyone from my peer mentors and faculty advisor to staff members and my RA.”
Fun Facts About the Class of 2028
You come from all over the world:
35 states, 3 U.S. territories, and 29 countries
of the class lives on campus
There are 3 sets of siblings, and 1 set of twins.
Of the class's students are citizens of a country outside the United States, and 29 hold dual citizenship.
William
is the most popular boy name.
Students in the class have competed nationally and internationally in equestrian, debate, taekwondo, e-sports, swimming, baseball, golf, dance, fencing, basketball, chess, and waterskiing.
Ava
is the most popular girl name.
Miles
Is the average distance domestic students traveled to Rollins.
The class is made up of students from 416 different high schools.
miles
The longest distance traveled to Rollins by a student—all the way from Australia.
Your classmates have independently created a wristwatch-sized computer, helped plant 1,000 mangrove seeds in Jamaica, and one even received a Congressional Gold Medal for their dedication to public service.
The Most Diverse Class In Rollins History
- 566
total students
- 8%
are first-gen college students
- 62%
of the class are female
- 35%
from underrepresented backgrounds
First-Year Students: Why I Chose Rollins College
During orientation, we asked first-year students why they chose Rollins when deciding where to go to school. Find out what they had to say!
Things to Look Forward to During Your First Year at Rollins
Experiences—both in and outside the classroom—are at the center of a Rollins education. See what adventures await you at the the No. 1 private regional university in the South.
- Your first Fox Day—an annual tradition where the President of Rollins College cancels all classes for a day.
- Studying abroad at no additional cost. Every Rollins study abroad program is designed to cost as much as a regular semester, meaning your tuition and financial aid stay the same.
- Getting connected with a Rollins alum through our Career Champions mentorship program.
- Meeting your classmates, peer mentor, and faculty mentor in your RCC (Rollins College Conference)—a small, seminar-style class that gives first-year students an intro to experiential learning and the liberal arts at Rollins.
- Joining one (or five) of our 100+ student organizations, ranging from cultural clubs and Greek life to passion projects like dance and eSports. Or you can even start your own.
- Living on campus in a residence hall—each of our residences offers unique amenities, from rooms with lake views to classrooms and cafes right inside the building.
- Exploring Winter Park and Orlando. Check out a student favorite like the Winter Park farmer’s market or take advantage of quick access to world-famous theme parks.
- Cheering on the Tars—Rollins scores big with 21 different NCAA Division II teams to root for.
- Discovering the best study spot on campus—student-approved locations include a pillow room in the library, on the deck of the Alfond swimming pool, and the white-sand beach overlooking Lake Virginia.
- Volunteering with the entire Class of 2028 during SPARC Day—which stands for Service, Passion, Action, is an annual day of community service for all incoming students.
Connect with Your Classmates
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