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About Roanoke College

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Roanoke College is a private liberal arts college in Salem, VA, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and pre med focus. With an acceptance rate of 80%, Roanoke College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 502 students each year. Roanoke College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1070–1260, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Roanoke College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $37,565 per year; the sticker price of $66,420 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Roanoke College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

80%
Overall Accept Rate
1165
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1070 – 1260 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Roanoke College

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Demonstrated Interest
Roanoke College pays close attention to how engaged prospective students are, so visit the campus in Salem, attend an open house, or schedule a personal tour through their admissions office to make a tangible impression before you apply.
Essay Strategy
Roanoke uses a distinctive general education program called INQ (Intellectual Inquiry) that shapes every student's academic experience, so if you write a supplemental essay or personal statement referencing specific INQ courses or interdisciplinary themes, you will stand out as someone who has genuinely researched the school.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Roanoke College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$66k/yr$15.2k
30k-48k~$66k/yr$17.4k
48k-75k~$66k/yr$18.6k
75k-110k~$66k/yr$15.9k
110k+~$66k/yr$30.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

66%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,094
Undergrad Enrollment
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