Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a distinguished liberal arts institution located in Salem, Virginia. Established in the picturesque Roanoke Valley, the college offers a blend of academic rigor and vibrant campus life.

1,826

Students

80%

Acceptance Rate

Undergrads

1,826

Classification

4 Year

Type

Private, Religious

Religious Affiliation

Protestant

Website

roanoke.edu

With a strong emphasis on personalized education and close-knit community, Roanoke College provides students with a transformative learning experience. The college is known for its dynamic faculty-student relationships, where educators are deeply invested in the intellectual and personal growth of their students. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the campus environment fosters both academic excellence and outdoor adventure. Additionally, Roanoke College's commitment to service and leadership prepares students to make meaningful contributions in a diverse and ever-changing world.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Roanoke College?

80% acceptance rate

Less Selective

Admission Standards

Grades & Testing

Average SAT score

1160

Testing

Test Optional

Average High School GPA

3.36

Application Deadlines

Early Decision / Early Action?

Yes

The most important factors Roanoke College considers when admitting students are:

•Academic GPA
•Character/Personal Qualities
•Rigor of Secondary School Record

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Financials

See what it costs to attend Roanoke College.

$ 56,526

Overall list price

$ 27,695

Average net price

$ 40,035

Merit Price™

Very Generous

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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Roanoke College?

Suburb

Campus Setting

Democrat

State vote for president

Weather

Sunny days

Average

Average winter temp

42°

Average summer temp

74°

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Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Roanoke College.

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

69%

4-year grad rate

71%

6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Roanoke are:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

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Demographics

Who attends Roanoke College?

41

States represented

25

Countries represented

No

State DEI laws

Student Body

Students

1,826

Women

54%

Men

46%

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Housing

What's it like living at Roanoke College?

$15,366

Room & Board

0.8

Housing units / student

78

%

Students on campus

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FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Roanoke College?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.36.

How much does Roanoke College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $56,526 to attend Roanoke.

How many people attend Roanoke College?

1,826 people attend Roanoke. 1,826 are undergraduate students and 0 are graduate students.

Where is Roanoke College located?

Roanoke College is located in Salem, Virginia. It is in a Suburb environment.

Can I get into Roanoke College with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 50% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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