Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Roanoke College is 79.76% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.45%. 1,943 men and 3,112 women applied to Roanoke and 1,541 men and 2,491 women students were accepted.
Among them, 213 men and 289 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Roanoke.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 5,055 | 1,943 | 3,112 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 4,032 | 1,541 | 2,491 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 502 | 213 | 289 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 79.76% | 79.31% | 80.04% | - | - |
| Yield | 12.45% | 13.82% | 11.60% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 185 students (37% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 48 students (10%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Roanoke.
The median SAT score is 1,160 with 600 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 520 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 22 at Roanoke. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Roanoke College are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1070 | 1160 | 1260 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 560 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 31 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Roanoke. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Roanoke College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools of Roanoke College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Roanoke.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Admission Information | https://www.roanoke.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.roanoke.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |