Roanoke College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2905 of 12,502 | In the World |
| # 821 of 452 | In North America |
| # 753 of 452 | In the United States |
| # 23 of 57 | In Virginia |
| # 1 of 8 | In Salem |
| # 1667 of 12,502 | For Art History |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
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Acceptance rate & Admissions
Roanoke College has an acceptance rate of 83% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 83% | 83% |
| Applicants | 5,785 | 2,704 | 3,071 |
| Admissions | 4,805 | 2,233 | 2,563 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 468 | 237 | 231 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 75% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 4% |
| ■ Asian | 2% |
| ■ Hispanic | 7% |
| ■ Black or African American | 7% |
| ■ Two or more races | 4% |
Roanoke College majors
Roanoke College has granted 404 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, and 10 master's across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Roanoke College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 78 | 10 |
| Psychology, General | 38 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 17 | - |
| Environmental Studies | 17 | - |
| History, General | 17 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | - |
| Communication, General | 14 | - |
| Creative Writing | 13 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | - |
| Public Health, General | 13 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 13 | - |
| Sociology, General | 10 | - |
| Biochemistry | 8 | - |
| Economics, General | 8 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | - |
| Actuarial Science | 4 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | - |
| Computer Science | 4 | - |
| Philosophy | 4 | - |
| Physics, General | 3 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | - |
| Data Science, General | 2 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | - |
| Engineering Science | 1 | - |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 | - |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 404 | 10 |
Publications & Citations
Roanoke College has published 1,278 scientific papers with 17,880 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Philosophy, Engineering, and Physics.
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32 Notable alumni
1. Arthur Seldon Lloyd
2. John W. Williams
3. Robert Spellane
4. Jim Brillheart



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