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| Location | Salem, Virginia |
| Online | roanoke.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church faith. In the most recent statistical year 5,296 prospective students applied, and 4,138 were granted admission. Of those admitted 468 enrolled in the school. 1,883 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 37 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $45,200 plus fees of $1,820. Roanoke College is ranked 333 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Roanoke College is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Roanoke College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#333 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#224 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#283 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1240 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.55 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,820 |
| Room and Board | $14,580 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $64,850 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| History | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233426 IPEDS survey data for Roanoke College.
Current students may use the Roanoke College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.