Roanoke College
Salem, VA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1090 and 1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 25
Popular programs at Roanoke College
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 75 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 49 | |
| 3 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 46 | |
| 4 | Biology, General. | 35 | |
| 5 | Communication and Media Studies. | 33 | |
| 6 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 31 | |
| 7 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 23 | |
| 8 | Public Health. | 17 | |
| 9 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 16 | |
| 10 | Political Science and Government. | 16 | |
| 11 | Mathematics. | 14 | |
| 12 | History. | 14 | |
| 13 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 12 | |
| 14 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 12 | |
| 15 | Computer Science. | 9 | |
| 16 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 9 | |
| 17 | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | |
| 18 | Physics. | 8 | |
| 19 | Sociology. | 8 | |
| 20 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 7 |
Showing top 20 of 32 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Roanoke College?
Roanoke College has an acceptance rate of 83% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Roanoke College?
Admitted students at Roanoke College typically score between 1090 and 1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Roanoke College cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Roanoke College is approximately $24,503 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Roanoke College?
4-year graduation rate data for Roanoke College is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
