Roanoke College
Location and Contact Information
221 College LnSalem, VA 24153-3794
USA
Main Tel: (540) 375-2500
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
Roanoke College is an independent, private, coeducational, four-year, liberal arts college located in Salem, Virginia, United States. It was established in the year 1842. The student body represents students from over 35 states in the U.S. and more than 20 countries. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Roanoke College has an active Greek life. The campus hosts more than eight Greek organizations. Some of them are Kappa Alpha Order, Pi Kappa Alpha, Alpha Sigma Alpha, and Delta Gamma. The campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations. Roanoke is an NCAA Division III school, and the sports teams compete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, liberal arts, therapy and counseling, art studies, and science.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 29,584 |
| Room | $ 4,560 |
| Board | $ 5,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 2,250 |
Financial Aid
Roanoke College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 97% | $15,195 |
| Institutional Grant | 95% | $13,515 |
| Federal Grant | 15% | $4,092 |
| Pell Grant | 15% | $2,900 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $1,192 |
| State or Local Grant | 42% | $3,120 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 61% | $7,189 |
| Federal Loan | 61% | $5,205 |
| Other Loan | 12% | $9,799 |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Roanoke College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwestern University | Georgetown, TX | 1,270 |
| 2 | Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | 2,388 |
| 3 | Lawrence University | Appleton, WI | 1,496 |
| 4 | Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | 1,177 |
| 5 | Austin College | Sherman, TX | 1,298 |
| 6 | University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | 2,844 |
| 7 | Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | 4,438 |
| 8 | Luther College | Decorah, IA | 2,423 |
| 9 | Lafayette College | Easton, PA | 2,382 |
| 10 | Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | 1,628 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 450 | 30 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 81 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 42 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 41 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,021 in 2009-2010 (1,972 full-time equivalent).
About 42% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 58% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 96% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 62% Women 73% All 68%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 500-600 Math 490-590 Writing 490-590
Room and Board
Roanoke College provides on-campus housing for 1,394 of its 1,972 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
FINE ARTS
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
- Music
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Health and Physical Education
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology