4-Year School
Roanoke College
Salem, VA
2,037
Students
34,319
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
67%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
Interested?
Interested in Roanoke College ? Save it to your profile for easy future access! Use the share option to let your friends and family know it's on your list!
Overview
Roanoke College is a 4-year institution located in Salem, VA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153
United States
Salem, VA 24153
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry |
|
|
| Biology/biological Sciences |
|
|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Actuarial Science |
|
|
| Business Administration And Management |
|
|
| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
|
|
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
|
|
| Computer Science |
|
|
| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
|
|
| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
|
|
| English |
|
|
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
|
|
| Spanish |
|
|
| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health |
|
|
| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
|
|
| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
|
|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
|
|
| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
|
|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
|
|
| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
|
|
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Christian Studies |
|
|
| Philosophy |
|
|
| Religious Studies |
|
|
| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
|
|
| Physics |
|
|
| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
|
|
| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
|
|
| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
|
|
| International Relations And Affairs |
|
|
| Political Science And Government |
|
|
| Sociology |
|
|
| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
|
|
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
|
|
| Dramatic/theater Arts |
|
|
| Music |
|
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,117
Applied
3,438
Accepted
2,037
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,117
Females Applied
2,150
Females Accepted
69%
Male Admissions
2,000
Males Applied
1,288
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.54
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Recommended |
Essay Interview One recommendation |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | March 15th | April 1st | Yes |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 1st | August 15th | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
|
75th Percentile
|
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 584 | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 559 | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 22 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
42,446
Fees
1,584
Full-time student fees
13,690
Room & board
6,356
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Adults Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
34,319
Avg. Financial Aid Package
36,817
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
34,197
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,877
Avg. Loan Aid
20,257
Avg. Grant Aid
28,109
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
81%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
16%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,037
Total undergrad students
3%
International Students
48%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.77% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.73% |
| White or Caucasian | 80.3% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.67% |
Gender
Male (42.27%)
Female (57.73%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 76% |
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:
Catholic Campus Ministry, Roanoke College Lutherans, International Club, Colleges Against Cancer and College Republicans
Catholic Campus Ministry, Roanoke College Lutherans, International Club, Colleges Against Cancer and College Republicans
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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus emergency phones, Maroon Alert system
campus emergency phones, Maroon Alert system
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | No | 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 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
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 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Faculty
221
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 165
Part-time - 56
Male - 105
Female - 116