College statistics
- Address:
- 221 College Lane
Salem, VA
24153 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.roanoke.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $36,040
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $36,040
- Room and Board:
- $15,366
- Acceptance Rate:
- 80.1%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $185,244,775
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Roanoke College is a private, not-for-profit liberal arts institution in Salem, Virginia, serving approximately 1,835 undergraduate students. The college emphasizes arts and sciences education with a particular strength in business, management, marketing, and related fields. Located in a suburban setting, Roanoke College draws students from across the country who seek a small, residential college experience.
Tuition runs $36,040 annually for all students, with a total cost of attendance of $51,406 including room and board. The college enrolls a relatively small student body, which shapes the undergraduate experience. Admissions are accessible, with an 80.1% acceptance rate. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 650 on the SAT Reading section, 620 on the SAT Math section, or 30 on the ACT Composite. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published sticker price.
The college has invested substantially in its endowment—valued at over $185 million—to support student learning and campus life. Roanoke College suits students who want close faculty interaction in a small-college setting with business and liberal arts options. For more information, visit roanoke.edu.