Salem, VA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 80 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 80% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,453 | 4,079 | 553 | 75% |
| 2020 | 5,296 | 4,138 | 468 | 78% |
| 2021 | 4,953 | 3,981 | 465 | 80% |
| 2022 | 5,055 | 4,032 | 502 | 80% |
| 2023 | 6,829 | 5,468 | 531 | 80% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,257 of 4,077 women and 2,211 of 2,752 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Roanoke College has an acceptance rate of 80% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,468 of 6,829 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 80 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,829 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 531 enrolled.
No. Roanoke College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 80% — it has become less selective.