What Roanoke costs
Roanoke College charges $38,068 a year in published tuition and fees, about $19,034 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $54,283 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $27,780 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Roanoke
For fall 2024, Roanoke College received 5,785 applications and admitted 4,805 students, and 468 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1090 and 1300.
What Roanoke students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Roanoke College (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 78 |
| Psychology | 38 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 28 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration / Management | 18 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 17 |
| History | 17 |
| Environmental Studies | 17 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Roanoke
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia: about 21 miles away
- Radford University, Radford, Virginia: about 30 miles away
- Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia: about 48 miles away
- Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia: about 48 miles away
- University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia: about 49 miles away
Colleges like Roanoke
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina: 1,867 undergraduates
- Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia: 1,639 undergraduates
- Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Virginia: 1,400 undergraduates
- Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia: 2,245 undergraduates
- West Virginia State University, Institute, West Virginia: 1,321 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Roanoke College's acceptance rate? 83.1% for fall 2024: 4,805 of 5,785 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Roanoke College? $38,068 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Roanoke College? About 1,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Roanoke College students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1090–1300.
What is the campus setting at Roanoke College? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Roanoke College (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Roanoke College
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
