Rollins Professional Advancement: By the Numbers
July 18, 2023
By Luke Woodling ’17MBA
From $4 million in available annual financial aid to an average class size of 14, explore some of the key numbers that define our flexible and affordable Professional Advancement programs.
No. 1 regional university in the South. Two times more likely to thrive in your life and career. A student-faculty ratio of 11:1. These are just a few of the many numbers that define Rollins’ Professional Advancement programs. Take a by-the-numbers approach to exploring Rollins Professional Advancement and find out how these flexible and affordable bachelor’s degree programs are designed to fit your life and help you make the next step in your career.
2X
According to Gallup research, college students are twice as likely to thrive in their lives and careers if they had a professor who cared about them as a person, made them excited about learning, and encouraged their dreams. In our personalized learning environment, our expert faculty have the freedom to focus on you and provide you with the individualized attention you need to finish your bachelor’s degree and advance your career.
90%
That’s the percentage of Rollins Professional Advancement students who receive financial aid. Each year, Professional Advancement students tap into more than $4 million in scholarships and financial aid to help fund their goal of finishing their degree. How much aid do you qualify for? Apply today with no application fee to find out.
6 p.m.
Starting in the fall 2023 semester, all Rollins Professional Advancement classes will begin at 6 p.m. or later. These later start times combined with our new hybrid in-person and online format will provide you with the flexibility you need to balance finishing your degree with the rest of your busy life.
No. 1
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins the No. 1 regional university in Florida for more than 25 consecutive years. This track record underscores the high-quality experience you can expect on our Winter Park campus and the prestigious weight a Rollins degree carries not only in Orlando but also throughout Florida and across the country.
14
Our small, discussion-based Professional Advancement classes average just 14 students, creating a personalized learning environment that maximizes engagement between our expert faculty and dedicated students. Don’t get lost in the crowd at a large university or in an online-only program—see how our personalized approach can help you finish stronger.
2.8
We know the road to finishing your bachelor’s degree can be bumpy. That’s why we’re doing everything we can to smooth your first steps to the finish line. One example: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 guarantees admission to Rollins’ Professional Advancement programs. Explore all of the ways we make starting at Rollins as seamless as possible.
12
Rollins Professional Advancement offers a dozen flexible and affordable bachelor’s degree programs as well as six accelerated programs that allow you to earn your BA and master’s with less time and money.
92
You’ve worked hard to earn your college credits, and we want to put them to work for you. That’s why Rollins Professional Advancement students can transfer up to 92 credits from courses completed at a regionally accredited college or university. Learn more about how your credits will transfer.
60 minutes
How long it takes to get the inside scoop on why Rollins is the perfect place to finish your bachelor’s degree during an information session or a one-on-one counselor chat. Book a spot in an on-campus or virtual information session or schedule a one-on-one chat with one of our counselors.
$0
That’s how much it costs to apply to Rollins’ Professional Advancement programs. We don’t require test scores either, and you’re guaranteed admission with a 2.8 GPA or higher. Find out how we’re making it easier than ever to apply to the No. 1 regional university in the South, and take the first step today toward finishing your degree and advancing your career.
No app fee. No tests required. No reason to wait.
Apply today with no application fee or standardized tests required and take the first step to finishing your bachelor’s degree. You’re guaranteed admission with a 2.8 GPA or higher, and you’ll automatically be considered for scholarships.
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