Colleges & Universities · Winter Park
Rollins College
The first recognized college in Florida, on the shores of Lake Virginia
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- Since
- 1885
- Location
- Winter Park
- Languages
- English
Story
Rollins College sits on the banks of Lake Virginia in Winter Park, just north of Orlando. It was founded in 1885 by New England Congregationalists who wanted to bring their style of liberal arts education to the Florida frontier. Today it is a four-year, coeducational institution and the first recognized college in Florida.
Mission
Rollins educates students for global citizenship and responsible leadership. It aims to prepare graduates for meaningful lives and productive careers. The college's guiding principles are excellence, innovation and community.
Recognition
- Home to the Theta Chapter of Florida of Phi Beta Kappa, established in 2022
- Ranked the No. 1 regional university in the South by *U.S. News & World Report*
- Known for the Fox Day tradition
Gallery
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsProducts & services
- College of Liberal Arts: full-time undergraduate programs
- Professional Advancement: flexible programs for adults finishing a bachelor's degree
- Crummer Graduate School of Business: MBA, Executive DBA and executive education
- Graduate Studies: eight programs, including education, counseling, human resources and public health
- Transfer admission
- Library, bookstore, arts and culture events, and athletics
Location
1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, FL, 32789
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