Roanoke College
Salem, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Roanoke College
Roanoke College is a private liberal arts college in Salem, Virginia. It has approximately 2,000 students who represent approximately 40 states and 30 countries. The college offers 35 majors, 57 minors and concentrations, and pre-professional programs. Roanoke awards bachelor's degrees in arts, science, and business administration and is one of 280 colleges with a chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Roanoke is an NCAA Division III school competing in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. The college has fourteen men's and fourteen women's varsity sports. Roanoke's athletic nickname is Maroons and the mascot is Rooney, a maroon-tailed hawk.
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83%
Acceptance
$24,503
Net price
1,767
Enrollment
67%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
83%
Acceptance rate
1,211
SAT average
25
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$24,503
Average net price
$38,068
In-state tuition
$38,068
Out-of-state tuition
$15,366
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$54,283
Total cost of attendance
24%
Students receiving Pell grants
80%
Students with federal loans
$27,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$58,047
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,330
Median earnings (6 yrs)
67%
Graduation rate
76%
Retention rate
87%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,658
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,767
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
21%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Roanoke College FAQ
Is Roanoke College a public or private school?
Roanoke College is a private nonprofit institution located in Salem, VA.
What is the acceptance rate at Roanoke College?
Roanoke College has an acceptance rate of 83%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Roanoke College cost?
The average annual net price at Roanoke College is $24,503 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $38,068.
What is the graduation rate at Roanoke College?
About 67% of students at Roanoke College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Roanoke College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Roanoke College students earn a median of $58,047 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Roanoke College?
Admitted students at Roanoke College have an average SAT score of 1,211 and an ACT midpoint of 25. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Roanoke College?
Roanoke College enrolls about 1,767 students.
Campus
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