Roanoke College
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Average High School GPA: 3.56
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range (middle 50%): 1140–1270
ACT Range (middle 50%): 22–28
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: 1,920
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $36,040 (2024–25)
Out-of-State Tuition: $36,040 (2024–25)
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Salem, Virginia
Setting: Suburban
U.S. Region: Southeast
Average Winter Temperature: January average high 46 °F (8 °C), low 30 °F (−1 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July average high 86 °F (30 °C), low 68 °F (20 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: 42 in (1,067 mm)
Nearest Airport: Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) – approximately 6 miles (10 km) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @roanokecollege
Twitter: @RoanokeCollege
Facebook: Roanoke College
LinkedIn: Roanoke College
YouTube: RoanokeCollege
TikTok: @roanokecollege
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University Athletics
NCAA Division III
Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC)
Nickname: Maroons
Mascot: Rooney the Maroontailed Hawk
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Mona Plummer Aquatic Complex
Head Coach: Herbie Behm
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #6
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Big XII
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #19
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Big XII
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U.S. News College Rankings
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Forbes Top Colleges
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B-
Academics: B
Diversity: B-
Athletics: B-
Professors: B+
Dorms: C+
Student Life: B+
Value: C+
Campus: B
Party Scene: A-
Location: B
Campus Food: B+
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #646 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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