Roanoke College's Mission is to engage students in their development as whole persons through an integrative learning approach that stresses intellectual, ethical, spiritual and personal growth and prepares our graduates for responsible lives of learning, service, and leadership in a diverse and changing world.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Disability Services Student | 8% |
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At Roanoke College, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 97.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $14,363), and 61% receive loans ($6,372 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,780. Off campus it is around $9,780. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Roanoke College is $24,314 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 4,169 people applied to Roanoke College. Of the applicants, 68.0% were admitted (62.0% male & 73.0% female ) and 20.0% accepted (22.0% male and 18.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 45.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 77.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 57.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 65.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 64.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | January 10 |
| Admissions Office Phone | 540-375-2270 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@roanoke.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 221 College Lane Salem, Virginia 24153 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://roanoke.edu/Apply_to_Roanoke/Transfer_Students.htm |
| Admissions Website | http://roanoke.edu/Apply_to_Roanoke/Freshman_Steps_to_Apply.htm (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://webapps.roanoke.edu/apply/ |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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In order to be accepted to Roanoke College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 500 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 600 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 490 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 590 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 490 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 590 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 20 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 25 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 31 | ||||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 27 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 108 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 108 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 6 | ||||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies | 2 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 42 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 42 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 4 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 8 | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 7 | ||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 | ||||
| History | 34 | ||||
| History, General | 34 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 4 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 7 | ||||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | 4 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 19 | ||||
| Health and Physical Education, General | 19 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 12 | ||||
| Philosophy | 9 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 7 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 45 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 45 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 20 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 20 | ||||
| Social sciences | 77 | ||||
| Economics, General | 12 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||||
| Sociology | 47 | ||||
| Theology and religious vocations | 1 | ||||
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 25 | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 12 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||||
| Music, General | 2 | ||||
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