Roanoke College Admission
Application Fee
$30
Acceptance Rate
80.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.99%
Freshmen Enrollment
502
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,055 students have applied and 4,032 students have allowed to admit to Roanoke College (Acceptance rate: 79.76%). Roanoke's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.45 % where 502 students have finally enrolled out of 4,032 admitted students.
Roanoke acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Hollins University and Emory & Henry University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 90.50%).
Roanoke enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 15.49%).
How to Apply to Roanoke College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Roanoke. Roanoke offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission | https://www.roanoke.edu/admissions |
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Online Application | https://www.roanoke.edu/apply |
Financial Aid | https://www.roanoke.edu/finaid |
Net Price Calculator | https://admapp.roanoke.edu/netcalc |
Veterans Tuition | https://www.roanoke.edu/inside/registrar/veterans |
Disability Service | https://www.roanoke.edu/inside/a-z_index/center_for_learning_and_teaching/accessible_education_services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Roanoke and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Roanoke College is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Roanoke College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,158). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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Roanoke College | 1,180 | 26 |
Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,158 | 24 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,095 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Roanoke College, 185 students submitted SAT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
Mathematics | 520 | 560 | 610 |
Total | 1,070 | 1,160 | 1,260 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Roanoke College, 48 students submitted ACT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
English | 21 | 24 | 31 |
Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 27 |
Roanoke Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Roanoke College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
8 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |