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Roanoke College
Roanoke College
SALEM, VA . 4 Year 3.7
#990 in Best Colleges in America
221 COLLEGE LN SALEM, VA 24153

Overview

Roanoke College was founded in 1842 and is located in Salem, Virginia, USA. It is a private liberal arts college. The campus covers an area of about 80 acres, with about 1,800 permanent undergraduate students and a student-teacher ratio of about 11:1. The college offers 35 majors and multiple preparatory programs, emphasizing small class teaching, practical experience and leadership training. It has a beautiful historical architectural environment and is known for its high graduation and employment rates.

Rankings

  • 106

    #106 in Best Christian Colleges in America

  • 7

    #7 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Virginia

  • 133

    #133 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America

  • Best Christian Colleges in America 106 of 333
  • Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America 133 of 309
  • Best Greek Life Colleges in America 182 of 689

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • C+Value
  • B+Diversity
  • BCampus
  • B Athletics
  • A Party Scene
  • B+Professors
  • BLocation
  • B Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Business
    76 Graduates
  • Biology
    33 Graduates
  • Psychology
    32 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    25 Graduates
  • Communications
    22 Graduates
  • History
    21 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    20 Graduates
  • Creative Writing
    17 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    17 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    17 Graduates

Admissions

  • March 15
    Application Deadline
  • 80%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $35,752
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    70%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,817 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    46
  • Undergrads Over 25
    2%
  • Pell Grant
    28%
  • Varsity Athletes
    28%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Old Dominion Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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