Roanoke Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Roanoke Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Roanoke, Virginia

There are at least 6 colleges in Roanoke, listed and described below. These schools represent 10,753 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,478 full-time students, and a reported 793 dorm rooms.

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Roanoke Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Bar Palma Beauty Careers Academy
3535 D Franklin Rd SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24014

Programs: cosmetology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 60 students, 61 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tap This Valley Works CET
108 N. Jefferson Street, Suite 303
Roanoke, Virginia 24016

Programs: office data entry.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 20 students, 15 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Virginia Western Community College
3093 Colonial Ave
Roanoke, Virginia 24015

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: mental and social health services, general studies, registered nursing, social services, business management, biological and physical sciences, dental hygienist, criminal justice and administration.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 8,653 students, 4,303 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Roanoke with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Hollins University
7916 Williamson Rd NW
Roanoke, Virginia 24020

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: English, teacher education, dance, interdisciplinary studies, communication studies, social services, business, biology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 1,049 students, 1,203 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 673 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-650. Math: 490-590.
Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences
920 S Jefferson St
Roanoke, Virginia 24016

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, physical therapist assistant, EMT paramedic, various nursing, respiratory care tech, physician assistant, occupational therapist assistant, health care administration.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 971 students, 896 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 120 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-530. Math: 430-510. Writing: 428-500.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Salem Colleges	3	24,747	2,006	1,240

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