C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Roanoke College Salem, VA Roanoke, founded in 1842, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. The 68-acre campus, including several buildings registered as National Historic Landmarks, is located in Salem, five miles west of Roanoke. Web Site www.roanoke.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,992 Women 1,171 (58.8%) Men 821 (41.2%) Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Moderately difficult 73% of 4,459 applicants were admitted Yes Yes Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 3.53 (based on weighted GPAs) 538 average 480-590 range of middle 50% 551 average 490-610 range of middle 50% 525 average 463-580 range of middle 50% 24 average 21-27 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $59,202 Tuition and Fees $42,694 Room and Board $13,258 Average Percent of Need Met 82% Average Freshman Award $33,990 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $39,175
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 164 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 11% of classes 10-19 students: 46% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 4% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Salem Population 24,970 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 91% of freshmen, 76% of all students NCAA Division III Maroons 21% of women participate 23% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 83.4% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 56.9% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 64% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 18.0% 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian 5.7% Black/African-American 4.4% Hispanic/Latino 3.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 84.4% White 0.1% Unknown 2.5% from 31 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 2 History Academic Electives 5 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required March 15 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Considered if submitted Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 221 College Lane City, State, Zip Salem, VA 24153-3794 Phone (540) 375-2270 Fax (540) 375-2267 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered admissions@roanoke.edu Yes Early Decision Deadline November 15 Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Rolling, notification begins December 15 Yes Early Action Deadline October 16 Early Action Notification Not Reported Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $30 Fee may be reduced or waived if student applies online. Check with Admissions Office. Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling, notification begins April 1 By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Accepted Not accepted Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Recommended for all freshmen 1 recommended for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 122 Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 13 73% of 4,459 applicants were admitted 73% of 2,794 applicants were admitted 73% of 1,665 applicants were admitted 598 (18%) of 3,257 admitted students enrolled 341 (17%) of 2,048 admitted students enrolled 257 (21%) of 1,209 admitted students enrolled 72% of 58 applicants were admitted Not Reported SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 23% Score of 500-600 46% Score of 400-500 26% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 5% Score of 600-700 24% Score of 500-600 44% Score of 400-500 23% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 16% Score of 500-600 44% Score of 400-500 32% Score of 300-400 5% Score of 200-300 0% 538 average 480-590 range of middle 50% 551 average 490-610 range of middle 50% 525 average 463-580 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 38% 3.50-3.74 17% 3.25-3.49 13% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 14% 2.00-2.49 3% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 10% Score of 24-29 48% Score of 18-23 36% Score of 12-17 5% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 3.53 (based on weighted GPAs) 24 average 21-27 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 21% Top quarter: 47% Top half: 79% Bottom half: 21% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian 1% Class President 2% Student Gov. Officer 10%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $59,202 Tuition and Fees $42,694 Room and Board $13,258 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $2,250 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning December 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003736 State Aid Form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 82% Average Award $33,990 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 456 (89.8%) of freshmen 389 (85.3%) of applicants 388 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need 109 (28.1%) of aid recipients Received by 387 (99.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $29,600 Received by 290 (74.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,236 Received by 387 (99.7%) of aid recipients 115 (22.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $21,328 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 81% Average Award $32,685 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,611 (83.2%) of undergraduates 1,436 (89.1%) of applicants 1,434 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need 345 (24.1%) of aid recipients Received by 1,414 (98.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $27,005 Received by 1,108 (77.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,835 Received by 1,388 (96.8%) of aid recipients 473 (24.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,442
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 77% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $39,175 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans, Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Minority scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Music
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art/Art Studies, General Athletic Training/Trainer Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Christian Studies Communication, General Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Creative Writing Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General English Language and Literature, General Environmental Studies French Language and Literature History, General International Relations and Affairs Kinesiology and Exercise Science Mathematics, General Music, General Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Religion/Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Social sciences, Biological/life sciences Engineering Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Internships, Washington semester Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 164 Part-Time Faculty 58 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 87% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 11% of classes 10-19 students: 46% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 4% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 55% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 32% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 413,432 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 270 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Salem Population 24,970 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather 80 acres Temperature 25 average low in January, 82.9 average high in September Rain 119 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 7 mile(s) from campus in Roanoke 7 mile(s) from campus in Roanoke 40 mile(s) from campus in Lynchburg HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 24% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing 91% of freshmen, 76% of all students Students required to live on campus through senior year Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other campus emergency phones, Maroon Alert system PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division III Maroons Maroon and gray Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Cross-Country Running x x Field Hockey x Golf x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x Softball x Tennis x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, softball, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society 21% of women participate 23% of men participate
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,992 Women 1,171 (58.8%) Men 821 (41.2%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,933 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian 5.7% Black/African-American 4.4% Hispanic/Latino 3.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 84.4% White 0.1% Unknown 2.5% from 31 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 83.4% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 56.9% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 61.5% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 63.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 64% Average Starting Salary $27,500 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 18.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018