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First-Year Profile: Class of 2030

Meet the Class of 2030

This fall, 625 remarkable new students joined Rollins’ College of Liberal Arts. They hail from 38 states and territories and 38 countries, from Brooklyn to Botswana. Among them are published writers, accomplished athletes and performers, and ambitious researchers and entrepreneurs. Get to know the Class of 2030—who they are, why they chose Rollins, and what they hope to experience in your classrooms and on our campus.

Class of 2030 By the Numbers

A total of 625 new first-year and transfer students joined the College of Liberal Arts this year.

  • 528

    First-Year Students

  • 97

    Transfer Students

  • 8,430

    Applications

  • 54%

    Admit Rate

Why I Chose Rollins

We asked incoming first-year students why they decided to live and learn at Rollins.

  • Basketball recruit celebrates Rollins commitment, paired with outdoor portrait.

    “Because of the opportunities it gave me to pursue my passions. I want to eventually study biomedical engineering, and the pre-engineering program here sounds really great. The advisors and professors I’ve met with have been very thorough and supportive with helping me map out my education while balancing basketball. Finally, the beautiful campus and surrounding area of Rollins and Winter Park was something I couldn’t pass up.”

    Ashlyn Williams ’30
    Lakeville, Minnesota

  • Person in floral off-shoulder dress smiling outdoors near manicured hedges

    “Ever since I sat in on my mom's mental health counseling class in 4th grade, I knew this was the kind of environment I wanted to be welcomed into. I absolutely loved the class discussions, the professor, the campus, and most importantly, the way it made my mom so driven. I saw how passionate and driven she was in a classroom that encouraged such behavior. I knew from then on, I wanted to feel that same drive at Rollins.”

    Anna Ceriana ’30
    Winter Springs, Florida

  • Three friends in white outfits pose together at a restaurant.

    “What resonated with me most is the balance between academic rigor and genuine community. I’m drawn to environments where learning is discussion-driven, professors know their students personally, and ideas continue beyond the classroom. Rollins feels like a place where I would be challenged to think critically while also growing as a person. I can picture myself building meaningful relationships, discovering new perspectives, and becoming the kind of thoughtful leader I hope to be.”

    Marolina Ramzi ’30
    Brooklyn, New York

Where They Are From

  • 44%

    from Florida

  • 47%

    from out of state

  • 9%

    international

  • 550

    average distance traveled from home in miles

What’s on Your Rollins Bucket List?

We asked incoming first-year students what they wanted to experience over the next four years.

  • Traveler poses by Egyptian pyramids and smiles with dog in car.

    “By the end of my studies at Rollins, my goal is to be fluent in Spanish, so studying abroad is at the top of my bucket list. This is one of the reasons I picked Rollins, since it has an awesome study abroad program. I also want to start my own club or nonprofit organization.”

    Jennifer Hardegger ’30
    Zürich, Switzerland

  • Visitor takes selfie overlooking Hoover Dam and surrounding rocky landscape.

    “My Rollins bucket list is centered on building meaningful relationships and fully immersing myself in the campus community. I want to make lifelong friends, connect with my professors, and take part in traditions like Fox Day that bring students together. I want to look back knowing that I stepped outside my comfort zone, embraced new experiences, and created memories that shaped who I am.”

    Nicholas Hoffmann ’30
    Kissimmee, Florida

  • Snowmobiler rides across a frozen, snow-covered lake under clear skies.

    “I want to study abroad—probably in Spain. I want to make friends for life. I want to go to every Disney World park at least once, and I want to learn how to surf. I want to do an internship or research, and I want to be able to use the networking connections Rollins provides so that I can have a foot in the door when I graduate.”

    Rose Wenner ’30
    Richmond, Minnesota

Academic Profile

  • 1260 – 1370

    Best SAT Range

  • 3.4

    Average Unweighted GPA

  • 66%

    applied without test scores

Fun Facts About the Class of 2030

10%

of the class are citizens of a country outside the United States, and 20 hold dual citizenship.

Water skier carves across lake, creating a dramatic spray

Students in the class have competed nationally and internationally in equestrian, debate, taekwondo, e-sports, swimming, baseball, golf, dance, fencing, basketball, chess, and waterskiing.

A group of Rollins college students planting plants as part of a course.

Class of 2030 students have sung at Carnegie Hall on several occasions, started their own all-natural hairspray line for ballet buns, and published children’s stories, poetry, and short stories in local and national outlets.

421

first-year students come from more than 400 high schools

Researcher collects a water sample from a coastal wetland.

Class of 2030 students have founded a group that provides formal dresses to students who otherwise couldn’t attend prom, conducted research to help restore polluted waters in West Palm Beach, and starred in a short film about racial injustice.

97

transfer students come from 70 colleges and universities

8,000

miles

The longest distance traveled to Rollins by a student—all the way from Botswana.

A Community Built on Opportunity

  • 30%

    Pell Recipients

  • 22%

    first generation

  • 33%

    underrepresented