Roanoke College

Salem, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

C+

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About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Salem, VA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 1,767 students. The acceptance rate is 83%. 67% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $58,047.

83%

Acceptance

$24,503

Net price

1,767

Enrollment

67%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

83%

Acceptance rate

1,211

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading560–660

SAT Math530–640

ACT Composite24–31

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$24,503

Average net price

$38,068

In-state tuition

$38,068

Out-of-state tuition

$15,366

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$54,283

Total cost of attendance

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

80%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$15,204

$30–48K

$17,410

$48–75K

$18,638

$75–110K

$15,902

$110K+

$30,087

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business20.2%

Parks & Recreation14.5%

Psychology11.2%

Education7.6%

Social Sciences7.1%

Criminal Justice6.0%

Biology5.5%

Natural Resources4.9%

Communications4.6%

History3.8%

After Graduation

$58,047

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,330

Median earnings (6 yrs)

67%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

87%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,658

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,767

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

21%

First-generation

Gender balance

52% women

48% men

Race & ethnicity

White

76%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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