Roanoke College
Salem, VA 24153-3794

Overview

Type 4 year
Control Private
Business model Not for Profit
Campus size Small
Campus locale Suburb
Degrees offered Undergrad only
Calendar system Semester
Total enrollment 1,984
Religious affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Students with disability 8%
Student to faculty ratio 11:1
Campus housing
Dormitory capacity 1,531 students
Freshmen are required
to live on campus
No
Types of Programs Offered
Academic
No
Occupational
No
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
No
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
No
High school education
No
Medical Degree
Special Learning Opportunities
No
Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
No
ROTC - Army
No
ROTC - Navy
No
ROTC - Air Force
Student Services Offered
No
On-campus day care for students' children
No
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students
Placement services for graduates

Admission

73%
Acceptance Rate
(Fall 2016)

Roanoke College is somewhat selective in its admission process. In Fall 2016, it received 4,459 applications and 3,257 students were granted admission. Roanoke College is at the #71 spot (in a scale of 1 to 100) in terms of admission difficulty out of 1,781 4 year colleges in the U.S.

Among other admission requirements, applicants must submit ACT or SAT test scores in order to get their application considered. In Fall 2016, 33% of the enrollees submitted ACT scores and 79% submitted SAT scores.

Test Scores

Students admitted and enrolled in Fall 2016 have test scores in the following ranges.
SAT970 to 1200
ACT21 to 27

Application Fee

$30
Undergrad students
Learn more about admission requirments

Tuition & Fees

In 2016-2017 academic year, Roanoke College's tuition was $39,720 for all students regardless of residency (48.3% more expensive than the national average tuition of a typical 4-year private institution)

Follow the link below to learn more about additional cost components such as books and supplies, room and board and other expenses.

$29,999
Average Net Price
(2016-2017)
National Average = $22,127
$39,720
In State Tuition
(2016-2017)
National Average = $26,792
$39,720
Out of State Tuition
(2016-2017)
National Average = $26,792
Learn more about tuition & fees

Financial Aid

In 2016-2017 academic year, 100% of Roanoke College's full-time freshman students were awarded some type of financial aid. 22% of the students received need based financial assistance from the federal government with an average amount of $4,606 (which is 4.7% above the national average.)

The total number of federal student loan recipients at Roanoke College in 2016-2017, was 334, which is 66% of the total eligible students. The average loan amount given out to these students was $6,133 (which is 4% above the national average.)

$4,606
Average
Pell Grant
(2016-2017)
National Average = $4,400
$6,133
Average
Federal Loan
(2016-2017)
National Average = $5,895
100%
Financial aid
awarded
(2016-2017)
National Average = 92%
Learn more about financial aid

Student Body

In Fall 2016, Roanoke College has enrolled a total of 1,984 students (1,933 students full-time and 51 on a part-time basis). Out of the total 1,984 students, 74 of those students were transfer students. The gender ratio of the new enrollee was 41% men and 59% women and all students were enrolled for undergraduate studies.

1,984
Total Enrollment
74
Transfers

Student Diversity

White: 82%

Black/African American: 6%

Hispanic: 4%

Two or more races: 4%

Non-resident alien: 3%

Asian: 1%

Race/ethnicity unknown: 0%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0%

Majors

Listed below are the 10 largest majors offered at Roanoke College.

Study areas with their online column set to zero are those programs that have an online option but there was no graduate in 2016-2017 academic year.
Study Areas Percent Total Graduates Online
Social Sciences 12% 16
Visual And Performing Arts 8% 10
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics 8% 10
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services 6% 8
English Language And Literature/letters 5% 6
Biological And Biomedical Sciences 5% 6
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs 5% 6
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services 3% 4
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services 3% 4
Mathematics And Statistics 3% 4

Graduation & Dropout Rates

63%
Graduation rate
national average: 55%

Graduation rate is a key indicator of an institution's education quality and the level of academic and financial support provided to students.

The following section details graduation and dropout rates of Roanoke College full-time students who started class in 2010 and graduated or dropped out prior to August 31, 2016.

1%
Still enrolled
5%
Dropout rate
32%
Transfered out

The above graduation rate is the percentage of students who graduated within 150% of the normal graduation time. For a 4 year degree program, 150% of 4 years is 6 years and for a 2-year program 150% is 3 years.

Earnings After College

$42,900
Median Annual Income
national average: $33,604

The typical median income of Roanoke College graduates 6 years after enrollment is $42,900. Last year, out of the total 162 graduates who entered the institution 6 years ago, 162 were reported to have been employed. On the same note, out of 127 graduates, who enrolled 10 years ago, 127 were employed.

6 years after enrollment 10 years after enrollment
Annual Income $42,900 $54,100
Employment Rate 100% 100%
Total Graduates 162 127

Campus Location

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Nearby Colleges

Nearby 4 year colleges within 100 mile radius of Roanoke College.

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7.4 mile away
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25.6 mile away
Liberty University
48.3 mile away
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