Roanoke College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,540
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Roanoke College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Roanoke College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Roanoke College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Roanoke College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,330

Cost of attendance at Roanoke College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,330

Cost of attendance at Roanoke College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Roanoke College received on average $35,752 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$35,752

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	129	28%	$4,944	$637,805
Other Federal Grant	455	97%	$3,348	$1,523,154
State Grant/Scholarships	233	50%	$3,935	$916,780
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	468	100%	$30,538	$14,291,893
Total Grant & Scholarships	468	100%	$35,752	$16,731,827

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Roanoke College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Roanoke College students is 69.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.3%.

69.6%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 46.1% 12 students
white 70.1% 296 students
hispanic 64.3% 18 students
International Students 90.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 88.2% 15 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Basketball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Roanoke College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Roanoke College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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