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Overview
Roanoke College is a 4-year institution located in Salem, VA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Admissions Office
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153-3794
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153-3794
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Actuarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Computer Teacher Education |
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| Education (specific Levels And Methods) Related |
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| Education (specific Subject Areas) Related |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English As A Second/foreign Language (teaching) |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Christian Studies |
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| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,453
Applied
4,079
Accepted
2,005
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,336
Females Applied
2,539
Females Accepted
76%
Male Admissions
2,117
Males Applied
1,540
Males Accepted
73%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.6
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
Essay Interview One recommendation |
| Other requirements: | Applicants may choose to apply test-optional, ACT or SAT scores will be considered if submitted, some applicants may be asked to provide test scores |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | March 15th | April 1st | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | March 15th | January 1st | Yes |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 1st | August 15th | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 592 | 540 | 640 | |
| SAT Math | 569 | 510 | 620 | |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 21 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
45,200
Private
Fees
1,670
Full-time student fees
14,580
Room & board
6,770
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
38,476
Avg. Financial Aid Package
38,997
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
31,212
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,261
Avg. Loan Aid
24,930
Avg. Grant Aid
32,220
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
84%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
22%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,005
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
45%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.33% |
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| Black or African American | 5.33% |
| White or Caucasian | 81.36% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
| Asian | 1.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% |
Gender
Male (42.44%)
Female (57.56%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 79% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
President's Ball, Alumni Weekend and Fowler Public Policy Lectures
President's Ball, Alumni Weekend and Fowler Public Policy Lectures
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
co-educational service fraternity
co-educational service fraternity
Most popular organizations:
Habitat for Humanity, Black Student Alliance, Board Game Alliance, Toys Like Me and Biology Club
Habitat for Humanity, Black Student Alliance, Board Game Alliance, Toys Like Me and Biology Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
210
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 165
Part-time - 45
Male - 89
Female - 121
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