Roanoke College, VA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Main Campus
Roanoke College Rankings
Affordability39
Selectivity40
Retention44
Graduation43
Earnings37
Diversity16
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Roanoke College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education1%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History6%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies11%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences13%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Roanoke College
72%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
580
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Roanoke College
$44K
In-State Tuition
$44K
Out-of-State Tuition
$58K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $29K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Roanoke College
67%
Receive Federal Loans
$22K
Median Federal Debt
74%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 38% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $22K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 71% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 74% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 81% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 86% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Roanoke College
78%
Retention Rate
27%
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
67%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 61% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 67% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 55% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 58% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 42% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 80% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 66% | 43% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Roanoke College
95%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$49K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Roanoke College
1,981
Undergraduates
91%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 12% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 18% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Roanoke College, VA
American National University
2 miles, E
Virginia Western Community College
6 miles, SE
Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke
6 miles, SE
Radford University-Carilion
7 miles, E