Roanoke College
Salem, VA · Private nonprofit · 1,767 undergrads (small, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,204 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $17,410 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $18,638 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,902 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,087 |
| All incomes (average) | $24,503 |
Sticker tuition: $38,068 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Average SAT
- 1211
- Median ACT
- 25
- Students with Pell grants
- 24%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 67%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $58,047
- Median debt at graduation
- $27,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business20%
Kinesiology & Sports Science14%
Psychology11%
Education8%
Social Sciences7%
Criminal Justice6%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Environmental Studies5%
Communications & Media5%
History4%
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