Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003736
- Phone: (757) 240-2200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
74.80%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$26,384Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Roanoke College
316 Main Street, Newport News, VA
Roanoke College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Salem, VA, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains an Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 2,100 students enroll at Roanoke College per year.
Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- History
- Social Sciences
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1478 to 1770 on the SAT and in a range of 21 to 26 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Roanoke College. 70% of those students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 18% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $36,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,500 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Roanoke College offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Students can visit the Roanoke College website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Roanoke College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Roanoke College has a total student population of about 2,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 29% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $48,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Per unit charges are around $580 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $30,244 |
Receiving Student Loans | 72% | $8,583 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Roanoke College may provide student services like:
- Online course work available
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2010)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Roanoke College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Old Dominion Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Old Dominion Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Roanoke College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B)
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Christian Studies (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art History (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Roanoke College.
- Hollins University in Hampton, VA (8 miles away)
- Ferrum College in Melfa, VA (26 miles away)
- Washington and Lee University in Virginia Beach, VA (48 miles away)
- Lynchburg College in Middletown, VA (49 miles away)
- Southern Virginia University in Wendell, NC (50 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003736
- Phone: (757) 240-2200
- School Homepage