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Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a small, private institution located in Salem, va. Founded in 1842, Roanoke College offers undergraduate degrees in 34 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,801 undergraduates
cost $35,200 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Roanoke College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.8%
SAT score average 1172
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.41
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
208 days away Early Decision date

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October
18
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Roanoke College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Other

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
History
Political Science and Government

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $35,200
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,366
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,250
Cost of attendance* $53,816
Average financial aid package $29,692
Estimated cost $24,124 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,200
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,366
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,250
Cost of attendance* $53,816
Average financial aid package $29,692
Estimated cost $24,124 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Roanoke College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,801, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

1,826

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
80%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Roanoke College, students love their Habitat for Humanity, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 221 College Lane, Salem, VA 24153-3794
phone 540-375-2500
address https://www.roanoke.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Habitat for humanity

Catholic campus ministry

Rc pride

International club

Board game club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Roanoke College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Roanoke College?

Roanoke College is located in Salem, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Roanoke College? 

The acceptance rate for Roanoke College is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Roanoke College?

The average high school GPA for Roanoke College students was 3.41.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Roanoke College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Roanoke College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $215,264.

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