Roanoke College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Because Roanoke is test-optional and relatively few students submit scores, your SAT or ACT should be a clear strength if you send it. With an 83% acceptance rate, admission is realistic for many applicants, so aim near or above 1260 SAT, or 31 ACT, and otherwise lean on your GPA and course record.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Roanoke College facts and stats
Roanoke College enrolls about 1,793 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Roanoke has a freshman retention rate of 76%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 1%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Salem, VA
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Key Roanoke College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
November 1
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Roanoke, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall retakes to improve your superscore. For the November 1 Early Decision deadline, plan on the October SAT or September ACT as the last retake likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Roanoke’s tuition and fees are $36,040. Many students receive support, with 75% on aid and an average merit award of $16,491 that can help reduce what families pay.
Roanoke College’s listed cost of attendance is about $51,406, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 75% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $31,784. Merit awards average $16,491, which can significantly reduce the published price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $41,208.
Student life at Roanoke College
78% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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