# Roanoke College

Salem, VA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/roanoke-college

Roanoke College is a private nonprofit college in Salem, VA with 1,767 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, and admitted students average 1211 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,867 per year ($16,827 for families earning under $30,000). 64% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,329 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 83% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 6,829 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,468 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 560–660 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 530–640 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 24–31 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $55,155 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $25,867 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $16,827 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $15,415 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,244 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,120 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $30,561 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,767 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 64% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $64,329 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Roanoke College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Roanoke College's acceptance rate?**

Roanoke College admits 83% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Roanoke College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1211.

**What ACT score do you need for Roanoke College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–31.

**Is Roanoke College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Roanoke College?**

In Fall 2023, 6,829 students applied to Roanoke College and 5,468 were admitted; 531 enrolled.

**Does Roanoke College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Roanoke College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Roanoke College require an essay?**

Roanoke College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Roanoke College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $55,155 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,867.

**What is Roanoke College's graduation rate?**

64% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 233426. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology