Roanoke College is in Salem, Virginia. Salem is a medium-sized suburb. The school is classified as a Evangelical Lutheran Church college. Roanoke College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Roanoke College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Roanoke College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 610 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 510 to 600 in 2005. People seek out Roanoke College, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Roanoke College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,936 students study at Roanoke College (in 2005).
The school offers a real campus feel. Roanoke College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Old Dominion Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Roanoke College
221 College Ln
Salem, VA 24153-3794
General Phone: (540) 375-2500
Admissions Phone: (540) 375-2270
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 375-2235
http://www.roanoke.edu
Roanoke College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 174 | English, history, sociology, Spanish language, international relations, political science, economics, French language, ... |
| Business And Management | 93 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Science | 24 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies, natural resources management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science, information science |
| Music | 4 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Roanoke College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 402 | 28 |
In 2005, Roanoke College had a total enrollment of 1,936 students (1,873 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 53% |
| Maryland | 10% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Roanoke College offers campus housing for 1,230 of its 1,873 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Salem, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,016 | 2,220 | 74% | 534 | 24% |
| Men | 1,207 | 854 | 71% | 224 | 26% |
| Women | 1,809 | 1,366 | 76% | 310 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 600 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (540) 375-2270
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,453 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,453 |
| Room and board | $ 7,295 |
| Room charge | $ 3,526 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,769 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
Roanoke College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 373600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 375-2235
Roanoke College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $67,927 | 10 | $64,491 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $55,434 | 16 | $53,607 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $45,850 | 17 | $46,001 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $41,145 | 21 | $36,177 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 75 | $56,947 | 64 | $47,568 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Track | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Roanoke College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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