Roanoke College
PrivateSalem, VA
Located in Salem, VA, Roanoke College is a private small school with roughly 1,767 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 83% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Communication and Media Studies shows the strongest outcomes -- $76,198/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Roanoke College's acceptance rate?
Roanoke College in Salem, VA admits approximately 83% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Roanoke College?
Admitted students at Roanoke College typically score between 1090–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Roanoke College?
Admitted students at Roanoke College typically score between 24–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Roanoke College cost?
Roanoke College's total cost of attendance is reported at $54,283 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Roanoke College?
Roanoke College's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Roanoke College require students to live on campus?
No -- Roanoke College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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