Roanoke College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2905 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #821 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #753 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Salem |
| #1667 of 2,195 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 1,793
- Graduates
- 11
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.roanoke.edu
Roanoke College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Roanoke College has an acceptance rate of 83% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 83% | 83% |
| Applicants | 5,785 | 2,704 | 3,071 |
| Admissions | 4,805 | 2,233 | 2,563 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 468 | 237 | 231 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
116 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Roanoke College are 1090-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Roanoke College are 24-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1360 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 131 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 124 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 81 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 68 (4%) |
| Asian | 29 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Roanoke College is $26,044 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,204 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,410 |
| $48-75K | $18,638 |
| $75-110K | $15,902 |
| $110K+ | $30,087 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,040 | $25,865 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,040 | $25,865 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,040 | $25,865 |
| Fee in-district | $2,028 | $840 |
| Fee in-state | $2,028 | $840 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,028 | $840 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,573 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,366 |
| Room charge | $7,176 |
| Meal charge | $8,190 |
Roanoke College majors
Roanoke College has granted 404 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 10 master's in Business Administration and Management, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Roanoke College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 78 | 10 |
| Psychology, General | 38 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 17 | |
| Environmental Studies | 17 | |
| History, General | 17 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | |
| Communication, General | 14 | |
| Creative Writing | 13 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |
| Public Health, General | 13 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 13 | |
| Sociology, General | 10 | |
| Biochemistry | 8 | |
| Economics, General | 8 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| Actuarial Science | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Data Science, General | 2 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Engineering Science | 1 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 404 | 10 |
Roanoke College has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 62% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Roanoke College has published 1,278 scientific papers with 17,880 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Philosophy, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 44 |
| 1994 | 17 | 24 |
| 1995 | 17 | 47 |
| 1996 | 15 | 53 |
| 1997 | 7 | 67 |
| 1998 | 15 | 76 |
| 1999 | 13 | 71 |
| 2000 | 12 | 82 |
| 2001 | 23 | 108 |
| 2002 | 21 | 107 |
| 2003 | 25 | 132 |
| 2004 | 27 | 146 |
| 2005 | 23 | 181 |
| 2006 | 24 | 219 |
| 2007 | 35 | 279 |
| 2008 | 61 | 304 |
| 2009 | 20 | 356 |
| 2010 | 35 | 443 |
| 2011 | 43 | 556 |
| 2012 | 37 | 526 |
| 2013 | 37 | 635 |
| 2014 | 37 | 690 |
| 2015 | 45 | 691 |
| 2016 | 50 | 697 |
| 2017 | 56 | 741 |
| 2018 | 57 | 828 |
| 2019 | 64 | 1365 |
| 2020 | 54 | 1186 |
| 2021 | 56 | 1369 |
| 2022 | 34 | 1419 |
| 2023 | 50 | 1442 |
| 2024 | 34 | 1318 |
| 2025 | 31 | 1223 |
Roanoke College alumni
-
John McAfee
- Enrolled in Roanoke College
- In 1967 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in mathematics
- Occupations
- politiciancomputer scientistengineerbusinesspersonprogrammer
- Biography
-
John David McAfee was a British and American computer programmer, businessman, and two-time U.S. presidential candidate who unsuccessfully sought the Libertarian Party nomination for president of the United States in 2016 and in 2020. In 1987, he wrote the first commercial anti-virus software, founding McAfee Associates to sell his creation. He resigned in 1994 and sold his remaining stake in the company. McAfee became the company's most vocal critic in later years, urging consumers to uninstall the company's anti-virus software, which he characterized as bloatware. He disavowed the company's continued use of his name in branding, a practice that has persisted in spite of a short-lived corporate rebrand attempt under Intel ownership.
-
John Payne
- Occupations
- stage actorentrepreneuractorvoice actorsinger
- Biography
-
John Howard Payne was an American film actor who is mainly remembered from film noir crime stories and 20th Century Fox musical films, and for his leading roles in Miracle on 34th Street and the NBC Western television series The Restless Gun.
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Carol M. Swain
- Occupations
- writerjuristpolitical scientistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Carol Miller Swain is an American political scientist and legal scholar who is a retired professor of political science and law at Vanderbilt University. She is a frequent television analyst and has authored and edited several books. Her interests include race relations, immigration, representation, evangelical politics, and the United States constitution.
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Prince Yi Kang
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Yi Kang, Prince Imperial Ui, also known as Prince Uihwa (1891–1900) or King Ui (1900–1955) was the second son of Emperor Gojong of Korea and his concubine, Lady Jang, who was a court lady-in-waiting.
General info
| Founded | 1842 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Palmam qui meruit ferat Let him who earns the palm wear it |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 434 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 221 College Lane Salem, Virginia, 24153-3794 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 25,000 |
| Phone | 5403752500 |