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HomeRoanoke College

B+

Rating

Private

Type

2,103

Students

$43,818

Tuition

75%

Acceptance

#367

Ranking

Midsize Suburb

Campus Setting

Salem, VA

221 College Lane, Salem, VA 24153-3794

Roanoke College is a small private liberal arts college located in Salem, VA ranked 9th in Virginia. It has a total of 2,103 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 74.8% of applicants. Roanoke College offers 36 different majors and is best known for its Interdisciplinary Studies, Physical Education, and Fitness Administration programs (nationally ranked 16th, 34th, and 41st respectively). With an annual tuition of $43,818 per year, Roanoke College is quite high-priced. 64.98% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, joining the labor force. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to make roughly $44,700 per year, which is 8% greater than the national median.
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Cost

$45,559
Above Average

Roanoke College

$45,559

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$62,943

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$34,373

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

75%Acceptance
Less Selective

Roanoke College

75%

National

69%
Sat

1050 - 1260

82% of students submit

Admissions Yield

14%

ACT

20 - 27

23% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Students

2,103Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

42%

In-state

83%

Female

58%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

3%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
16% Business Administration and Management, General10% Psychology, General6% Communication, General68% Others

16% Business Administration and Management, General

10% Psychology, General

6% Communication, General

68% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

16%

77 Graduates

Psychology, General

10%

48 Graduates

Communication, General

6%

28 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

6%

28 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

6%

27 Graduates

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

6%

27 Graduates

History, General

5%

26 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

4%

20 Graduates

Environmental Studies

4%

19 Graduates

Academics

B-
Professors
StudentsProfessors11:111:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

11

Number of Library Books

149,759

Academic Spend per Student

$10,888

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

81%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$36,000/Year

Roanoke College

$36,000

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$36,000

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$44,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

64%