Roanoke College

Overview

Roanoke College is a 4-year institution located in Salem, VA.

Location & Contact

Address 221 College Lane
Salem, VA  24153-3794
United States

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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 Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education (specific Levels And Methods) Related
Elementary Education
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

5,122

Applied

3,713

Accepted

2,017

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,172

Females Applied

2,311

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,950

Males Applied

1,402

Males Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.54

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Recommended	One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	583	530	630
SAT Math	559	510	600
ACT Composite	25	22	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

43,818

Fees

1,616

Full-time student fees

14,134

Room & board

6,562

Room only

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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,017

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

44%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.3%
Black or African American	5.3%
White or Caucasian	81.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.2%
Asian	1.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	4.44%

Gender

Male (41.99%)

Female (58.01%)

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	77%

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

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

Most popular organizations:
Habitat for Humanity, Nerf Gun Wars, Student Firearms Association, Biology Club and Lambda Alliance

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

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
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	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

220

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 168

Part-time - 52

Male - 101

Female - 119