Roanoke College

Salem, VA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Roanoke College reported a 80.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Roanoke College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Salem, VA, with an SAT reference of 1190 and an ACT reference of 27. The historical average net price is $24,503 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

80.1%

6,829 applicants

SAT reference

1190

Combined score

ACT reference

27

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$24,503

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Roanoke College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)109011901300
ACT (composite, 1–36)222730

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

66.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,767

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Roanoke College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$15,204
$30,001 – $48,000$17,410
$48,001 – $75,000$18,638
$75,001 – $110,000$15,902
$110,000+$30,087

Top Majors at Roanoke College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing82
Parks, Recreation & Fitness43
Education39
Psychology38
Social Sciences37
Biological & Biomedical Sciences36
English Language & Literature18
Natural Resources & Conservation17
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice17
History17

Financial Aid at Roanoke College

About Roanoke College

Official website: https://www.roanoke.edu/

Admissions: https://www.roanoke.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Roanoke College

What is the acceptance rate at Roanoke College?

Roanoke College reported a 80% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,829. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Roanoke College?

The historical 80% acceptance rate suggests Roanoke College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Roanoke College?

The imported historical records for Roanoke College include an SAT reference value of 1190 and an ACT reference value of 27. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Roanoke College?

The stored historical average net price at Roanoke College is $24,503 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $26,341 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Roanoke College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Roanoke College is 67%. its stored first-year retention rate is 76%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Roanoke College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Roanoke College?

Roanoke College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on October 18, 2026, Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on March 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Roanoke College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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