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Roanoke Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Roanoke

There are at least 6 colleges in Roanoke, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,753 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,069 full-time students, and a reported 1,150 dorm rooms.

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Roanoke QuickSchools™

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ECPI College of Technology
Roanoke, Virginia

ECPI College of Technology (ECT) has offered many different campuses, as well as online, education for several different programs for almost 40 years.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate
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Roanoke Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 60 students, 54 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. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 20 students, 17 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Virginia Western Community College
3093 Colonial Ave
Roanoke, Virginia 24018

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, mental and social health services, registered nursing, social services, biological and physical sciences, business, business management, security and protective services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,653 students, 4,277 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 With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Hollins University
7916 Williamson Rd NW
Roanoke, Virginia 24020

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: English, dance, business, social services, fine arts, communication studies, teacher education, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,049 students, 920 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,000 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-650. Math: 470-580.
  • 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, EMT paramedic, various nursing, physician assistant, physical therapist assistant, respiratory care tech, occupational therapist assistant, nursing science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 971 students, 801 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 150 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-503. Math: 410-503. Writing: 390-485.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Salem Colleges224,7472,0061,240

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