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Roanoke, founded in 1842, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. The 68-acre campus, including several buildings registered as National Historic Landmarks, is located in Salem, five miles west of Roanoke.

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Private
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Coed
1,826
Undergraduates
840
Men - 46%
987
Women - 54%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
80% of 5,055 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
March 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.41 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
560 average
520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
600 average
550-650 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
25 average
22-28 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$56,526
Tuition and Fees
$36,510
Room and Board
$15,366
Average Percent of Need Met
77%
Average Freshman Award
$31,784
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$41,208
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
133
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Salem Population
25,340
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
78% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Maroons
Sororities
17% of women participate
Fraternities
19% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.4%
Asian
1.9%
Black/African-American
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.5%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
82.1%
Unknown
0.1%
International Students
2.2% from 25 countries
First-Year Students Returning
73.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
68.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
51%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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