Roanoke College
Salem, VA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 83%
Roanoke College is a private university in Salem, Virginia. Roanoke College was founded in 1842 and enrolls 1,985 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,985 |
| Campus Setting | suburb |
| Admission rate | 83% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $36,774 |
| Out-of-State | $36,774 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Roanoke College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 31 |
| ACT English | 25 | 28 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 | 27 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Roanoke College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $34,820 | $34,820 |
| Fees | $1,954 | $1,954 |
| Room and Board | $15,366 | $15,366 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $53,140 | $53,140 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 81 | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 39 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 30 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 18 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 18 | ||
| History, General | 18 | ||
| Communication, General | 18 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 17 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 15 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | ||
| Creative Writing | 14 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Public Health, General | 13 | ||
| Economics, General | 12 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | ||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 7 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Data Science, General | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Engineering Science | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release