Salem, VA
location
Private
type
Suburban
setting
58%
42%
student ratio
2,037
total students
March 15
fall application deadline
67%
acceptance rate
Moderately Difficult
admission difficulty
Average test scores for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled.
559
sat math
584
sat reading
Not
Reported
Reported
sat writing
24
act composite
Majors & Degrees
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's
Associate's
- Biological/life sciences
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Biochemistry
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Business/marketing
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Actuarial Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Business Administration and Management
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Communication/Journalism
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Communication
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Computer and information sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- English
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Creative Writing
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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English
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Foreign languages and literature
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French
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Spanish
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Health professions and related sciences
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Public Health
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- History
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History
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Interdisciplinary studies
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Natural resources/environmental science
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Environmental Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Parks and recreation
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Philosophy and religious studies
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Christian Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Philosophy
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Religious Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Physical sciences
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Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Physics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Psychology
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Psychology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Social sciences
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Economics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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International Relations and Affairs
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Sociology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Visual and performing arts
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Art
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Dramatic/Theater Arts
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Music
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Admissions
67% of applicants are admitted.
- Acceptance Rate
- Applied5,117
- Accepted3,438
- Acceptance Rate67%
- Enrolled2,037
- Female Applicants3,117
- Females Accepted2,150
- Female Acceptance Rate68%
- Male Applicants2,000
- Males Accepted1,288
- Male Acceptance Rate64%
- Applying
- Application Deadlines
- Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
- Fall freshmen March 15th April 1st Yes
- Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
- Early decision plan November 15th December 15th Yes
- Other early decision plan Not Reported
- Transfer August 1st August 15th Yes
- Test Scores Accepted
- Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
- SAT Critical Reading 584 530 630
- SAT Math 559 510 600
- SAT Writing
- ACT Composite 24 22 27
- * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition
- In-state tuition *$42,446
- Out-of-state tuition *$42,446
- In-district tuitionN/A
- * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
- Fees
- Full-time student fees$1,584
- Room and board *$13,690
- Room only *$6,356
- * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
- Other Payment Considerations
- Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
- Tuition pre-payment planNo
- Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
- Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Adult students, Senior Citizens
Financial Aid
- Average Financial Aid Package:$32,685
- Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$33,990
- Average International Student Financial Aid Package:$31,843
- Average Loan Aid:$4,930
- Average Grant Aid:$18,442
- Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$27,005
- Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:100%
- Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 81%
- Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met: 24%
Student Body
- Gender
- Total Undergraduate Students2,037
- Male Student Percentage42%
- Female Student Percentage58%
- Race/Ethnicity
- Hispanic/Latino4.77%
- Black or African American5.73%
- White or Caucasian80.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native.1%
- Asian1.01%
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.1%
- Two or more races4.67%
- Unknown or International Student%
- Other Student Statistics
- International Breakout3.32% representing 32 other countries
- Out-of-state Students48% out-of-state student
Campus Life
- Housing
- College-owned housing available Yes
- Housing Requirements None
- Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Special housing for disabled
- Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 76%
- Student Activities
- Student-run campus newspaper Yes
- Drama / theater group Yes
- Student-run radio station Yes
- Student-run television station No
- Marching band No
- Choral groups Yes
- Student Services
- Legal services No
- Health clinic Yes
- Personal / psychological counseling Yes
- Women's center No
- Student Organizations
- Greek fraternities Yes
- Greek sororities Yes
- Local fraternities No
- Local sororities No
- Other organizations Yes
- Most popular organizations Catholic Campus Ministry, Roanoke College Lutherans, International Club, Colleges Against Cancer, College Republicans
- Campus Security and Safety
- 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
- 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
- Students patrols Not Reported
- Late-night transport / escort services Yes
- Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
- Other campus emergency phones, Maroon Alert system
Athletics
Member of the: NCAA Division III
- Men's Sports
- Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
- Badminton Yes No No
- Baseball Yes Division 3 No
- Basketball Yes Division 3 No
- Cheerleading Yes No No
- Cross-country running No Division 3 No
- Equestrian sports No No No
- Field hockey No No No
- Football Yes No No
- Golf No Division 3 No
- Ice hockey Yes No No
- Lacrosse No Division 3 No
- Rock climbing Yes No No
- Rugby Yes No No
- Soccer Yes Division 3 No
- Softball No No No
- Swimming No Division 3 No
- Tennis No Division 3 No
- Track No Division 3 No
- Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
- Volleyball Yes No No
- Weight Lifting Yes No No
- Women's Sports
- Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
- Badminton Yes No No
- Baseball No No No
- Basketball Yes Division 3 No
- Cheerleading Yes No No
- Cross-country running No Division 3 No
- Equestrian sports Yes No No
- Field hockey No Division 3 No
- Football Yes No No
- Golf No No No
- Ice hockey No No No
- Lacrosse No Division 3 No
- Rock climbing Yes No No
- Rugby No No No
- Soccer Yes Division 3 No
- Softball No Division 3 No
- Swimming No Division 3 No
- Tennis No Division 3 No
- Track No Division 3 No
- Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
- Volleyball Yes Division 3 No
- Weight Lifting Yes No No
Faculty
- Faculty Breakdown
- Total Faculty221
- Full-time Percentage75%
- Part-time Percentage25%
- Female Percentage52%
- Male Percentage48%
- Student:Faculty Ratio11:1 or 1,994 students to 184 faculty
Location & Contact
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153-3794
USA
Admissions Office
Phone: 540-375-2270
Fax: 540-375-2267
Email: admissions@roanoke.edu
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