by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,920 undergraduates in 2020, Roanoke is a small, private college located in Salem, Virginia. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Roanoke offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Roanoke can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Roanoke Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Roanoke. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Roanoke Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Roanoke does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Roanoke Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Roanoke for Veterans Guide.
Roanoke offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Roanoke has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,920 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,883 (98.1%). Part-time attendance was 37 (1.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,883 | 37 | 1,920 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Roanoke is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Roanoke #844 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Roanoke by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Roanoke Diversity Guide.
Roanoke has a total of 407 student athletes, 223 men and 184 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,823,192 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,718,742 |
| Net | $104,450 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Roanoke College Athletics