Known for business
Roanoke College is a private institution in Salem with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1193, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,047 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,786.
Established
1842
Motto
"Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat"
Mascot
Rooney (a "Maroon-tailed Hawk")
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III
80%Acceptance
1193SAT Avg
1,801Students
11:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$58,047Earnings 10yr
$27,786Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate80.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1193
Reading & WritingMid: 590
560650
MathMid: 565
530620
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 25
2230
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$36,774
Room & Board$15,366
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$54,059
Average Net Price$27,786
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$20,269
$30–48K$19,396
$48–75K$24,279
$75–110K$26,939
$110K+$32,137
Programs (34)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,801
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%
Race & Ethnicity
White 77%
Black 6%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate65.9%
Freshman Retention77.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$45,330
8 Years$52,365
10 Years$58,047
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$48,300
Men
$56,300
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Source: Wikipedia