Roanoke College
Liberal arts college · Salem, VA · 1,767 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
83%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1090–1300
ACT (middle 50%)
24–31
Average net price
$25,867
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$55,155
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
64%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Roanoke College?
Roanoke College accepts about 83 of every 100 applicants (83%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1090 and 1300 on the SAT. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1090, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–31.
The latest federal data says Roanoke College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Roanoke College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Roanoke College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $55,155 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,867 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $39,208 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$39,208
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$39,208
- Room & board$15,828
- Total cost of attendance$55,155
- Average net price after grants$25,867
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Psychology, Education, Social Sciences.
Roanoke College FAQ
- What is Roanoke College's acceptance rate?
- 83% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Roanoke College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1090–1300. Aim for 1300 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Roanoke College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–31.
- Is Roanoke College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Roanoke College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Roanoke College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Roanoke College cost?
- About $55,155 a year before aid; $25,867 on average after grants.
- What is Roanoke College's FAFSA school code?
- 003736. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Roanoke College receives your information.
- What is Roanoke College's graduation rate?
- 64% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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