At a glance
Average net price
$24,503
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
67.4%
Admission rate
83%
Undergrad size
1,767
In-state tuition
$38,068
Out-of-state tuition
$38,068
Cost of attendance
$54,283
Median earnings (10y)
$58,047
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,211
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 75.7%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (28%), business (20%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health3%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences28%
- Trades & services15%
- Business20.3%~359 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation10.6%~188 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education9.7%~171 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology9.4%~166 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences9.2%~162 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~157 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English4.5%~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History4.2%~74 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication3.5%~61 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mathematics2.0%~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.0%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.3%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
25 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 147 | $40,923 | $26,429 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 95 | $26,496 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 88 | $27,545 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | $31,147 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 49 | $38,514 | $26,975 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 40 | $35,311 | $27,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 30 | $31,415 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 29 | $26,241 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 28 | $44,873 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 15 | $20,889 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Roanoke College
Roanoke College is a mid-sized institution located in Salem, Virginia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,767 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Parks & recreation, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Roanoke College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,503 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $38,068 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $54,283 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 67.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,047 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Roanoke College confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Parks & recreation, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (28% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Roanoke College accepts 83% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,211. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Salem, Virginia (suburb), Roanoke College draws students from across Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Roanoke College
Q.How much does Roanoke College cost?
The average net price at Roanoke College is $24,503 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $54,283.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Roanoke College?
Roanoke College has a 6-year graduation rate of 67.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Roanoke College?
Roanoke College admits 83% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Roanoke College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Roanoke College graduate earns $58,047 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Roanoke College?
Published tuition is $38,068 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Roanoke College located?
Roanoke College is located in Salem, Virginia (ZIP 24153).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Roanoke College at their official website.