8 Reasons Rollins is the Perfect Place to Complete Your Bachelor's Degree
From affordable tuition to flexible degree programs, explore eight reasons the Rollins School of Professional Advancement is the perfect path to your brighter future. With a wide range of program options, the Rollins School of Professional Advancement has the right program to advance your career.
1. We're Orlando's top-ranked college...
U.S. News & World Report ranked Rollins the No. 1 regional university in the South in its 2022 rankings of the nation’s best colleges. The rankings, which evaluate colleges and universities on 15 measures of academic quality, placed Rollins first among 120 institutions in the category. It marked the 27th consecutive year that Rollins has ranked among the top two regional universities in the South—a track record that 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 throughout Florida and across the country.
2. ...but at Rollins you're #1
A Rollins education is powered by relationships, especially the partnerships between our expert faculty and industrious students. With an average class size of just 14, our personalized learning environment is designed to maximize engagement and support, and thanks to our 11:1 student-faculty ratio, our professors have the freedom to focus on you. But that individualized attention begins well before you enter your first class, our admission counselors and academic advisors are here to help you during every step of the process.
3. Rollins is affordable...
You’ll find just as much support in the form of financial aid. After all, 90 percent of Rollins School of Professional Advancement students receive financial aid, and the average aid package for Rollins students with demonstrated need is more than $14,000 per year, and students in the Rollins School of Professional Advancement are automatically considered for all transfer scholarships. In fact, after you factor in aid, the average net tuition for students with demonstrated need is just $2,159 per year. Bottom line: You can do this and we’re here to help.
4. ...and designed to fit your life
From work to family, you have a lot going on. We get it. That's why we re-designed Rollins’ Professional Advancement programs with a hybrid approach. Starting Fall 2023, Rollins' Professional Advancement programs will combine in-person and virtual learning elements enabling students even more flexibility to earn their degree. Students will attend each class on-campus one day a week, and attend each class virtually another day, all while receiving personalized attention and support from the same expert faculty. We are also shifting our class start times to 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. providing increased flexibility for our students to make it to campus without the added stress.
5. We're the key to career advancement...
Did you know that professionals with a bachelor’s degree earn almost 50 percent more than those with some college but no degree? From business and communications to psychology and healthcare management, Rollins School of Professional Advancement offers a range of flexible and affordable degree programs designed to advance your career and unlock your earning potential.
6. ...and a Rollins degree is more attainable than ever
We know the road to a college degree can be bumpy. Just ask Eric Reichwein ’19. The healthcare management major attended seven different colleges over 20 years before enrolling at Rollins. Since starting at the Rollins School of Professional Advancement, however, Reichwein has doubled his annual earnings and earned two promotions at a Fortune 25 company. At Rollins, we don’t let a few bumps in the road hold you back from your brighter future.
7. We're making the admission process even easier…
No fees, no tests, no problem. That’s right, there is no application fee and we have eliminated our test score requirements. Our easy 3-step application process makes applying a cinch. Simply complete the application, provide your personal statement and submit your official transcripts -- it’s really that simple! Plus we want to recognize your hard work, so if you have an overall college GPA of 2.8 or higher your admission is guaranteed! Take the next step and start your application today.
8. ….and putting your hard work to use.
We know that the transfer credit process is confusing, that’s why we will do the heavy lifting. Our transfer credit specialist along with your academic advisor will create an individualized transfer credit plan just for you, outlining how each of your courses will be applied to your Rollins degree. Have you completed your AA degree? Then you have already met the Rollins General Education Requirements and are that much closer to graduation. Take the next step and explore which of our programs best meets your goals.
Tiffany Jones
Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst Northrup Grumman
“The Rollins School of Professional Advancement provided me the opportunity to obtain a first-class education with the flexibility to juggle other life priorities. The professors were extremely knowledgeable and still work in their current fields, which allowed me to learn how key concepts applied in the current work environment. The sky is the limit on what you can achieve at Rollins.”
Rebecca Finer
Associate Brand Manager, Private Label Fashion Amazon
"Rollins gave me the confidence to go outside of my comfort zone and to adopt a growth mindset that has helped me every day—both in my career and personal life. The diversity of Rollins' student body showed me a broader perspective than a traditional college experience and has allowed me to be more flexible in my approach to working across teams."
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Exploring degree programs does not have to be overwhelming. Experience the difference and connect virtually with one of our admission counselors to learn about how a degree from Orlando's top-ranked college is more attainable than you think.
