Roanoke College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3011 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #854 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #786 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Salem |
| #1558 of 1,941 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 1,826
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.roanoke.edu
Roanoke College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Roanoke College has an acceptance rate of 80% 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 | 80% | 79% | 80% |
| Applicants | 5,055 | 1,943 | 3,112 |
| Admissions | 4,032 | 1,541 | 2,491 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 502 | 213 | 289 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
185 or 37%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Roanoke College are 1070-1260 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Roanoke College are 22-28 (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 | 1456 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 117 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 94 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 61 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 49 (3%) |
| Asian | 34 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Roanoke College is $29,169 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 | $21,184 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,167 |
| $48-75K | $23,890 |
| $75-110K | $28,913 |
| $110K+ | $32,622 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,510 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,510 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,510 |
| Fee in-district | $1,840 |
| Fee in-state | $1,840 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,840 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,540 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,906 |
| Room charge | $7,716 |
| Meal charge | $8,190 |
Roanoke College majors
Roanoke College has granted 436 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Roanoke College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 73 |
| Psychology, General | 48 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 |
| Communication, General | 31 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 31 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 21 |
| Environmental Studies | 16 |
| History, General | 14 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 |
| Public Health, General | 13 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| Mathematics, General | 11 |
| Computer Science | 9 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 7 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 |
| Physics, General | 6 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 |
| Creative Writing | 5 |
| Education, General | 4 |
| Actuarial Science | 3 |
| Sociology, General | 3 |
| Economics, General | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Christian Studies | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 436 |
Roanoke College has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 69% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Roanoke College has published 1,152 scientific papers with 12,426 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Philosophy, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18 | 22 |
| 1992 | 8 | 41 |
| 1993 | 6 | 36 |
| 1994 | 17 | 21 |
| 1995 | 17 | 39 |
| 1996 | 14 | 44 |
| 1997 | 7 | 58 |
| 1998 | 15 | 65 |
| 1999 | 10 | 61 |
| 2000 | 11 | 70 |
| 2001 | 23 | 96 |
| 2002 | 20 | 92 |
| 2003 | 26 | 118 |
| 2004 | 25 | 118 |
| 2005 | 22 | 139 |
| 2006 | 22 | 179 |
| 2007 | 32 | 228 |
| 2008 | 56 | 229 |
| 2009 | 21 | 254 |
| 2010 | 35 | 363 |
| 2011 | 40 | 432 |
| 2012 | 34 | 436 |
| 2013 | 38 | 546 |
| 2014 | 36 | 574 |
| 2015 | 43 | 591 |
| 2016 | 44 | 600 |
| 2017 | 50 | 621 |
| 2018 | 47 | 718 |
| 2019 | 62 | 776 |
| 2020 | 51 | 965 |
| 2021 | 52 | 1112 |
| 2022 | 37 | 1121 |
| 2023 | 43 | 1066 |
Roanoke College alumni
-
John McAfee
- Enrolled in Roanoke College
- In 1967 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in mathematics
- Occupations
- computer scientistpoliticianprogrammerbusinesspersonengineer
- Biography
-
John David McAfee was a British-American computer programmer, businessman, and two-time 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
- voice actoractorentrepreneurstage actortelevision actor
- 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.
-
Carol M. Swain
- Occupations
- juristwriteruniversity teacherpolitical scientist
- 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, 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 | 441 |
| 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 |