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Roanoke Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Roanoke

There are at least 7 colleges in Roanoke, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,334 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,855 full-time students, and a reported 1,130 dorm rooms.

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Roanoke QuickSchools™

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ECPI Technical College
Roanoke, Virginia

Offers career training in technology, health care, and business fields. Located at three Virginia locations

  • Programs: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, HVAC Electrical Construction, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Medical Careers Institute
Roanoke, Virginia

Medical Careers Institute specialized in career training for a variety of medical careers. The school offers programs at more than a dozen campuses in Virginia and the Carolinas.

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Roanoke Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 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: 77 students, 69 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: general office occupations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 18 students, 14 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Virginia Western Community College
3095 Colonial Ave
Roanoke, Virginia 24018

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, general studies, mental and social health services, social services, security and protective services, biological and physical sciences, business, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,243 students, 4,099 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 2005 information.

Hollins University
7916 Williamson Rd NW
Roanoke, Virginia 24020

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: English, interdisciplinary studies, psychology, teacher education, communication studies, political science, biology, social services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,123 students, 965 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,000 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-640. 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: Several programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, physician assistant, various nursing, physical therapist assistant, EMT paramedic, occupational therapy, biological and physical sciences, respiratory care tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 873 students, 708 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 130 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-520. Math: 410-520.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. 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 2005.)

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Salem Colleges224,7471,9361,230

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