Admissions Overview
The admission process at Roanoke College has a 80% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $30. Roanoke College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
80%
Less Selective
Application Volume
5,055
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
12%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Roanoke College has a 80% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $30. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Roanoke College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$30
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
OptionalNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Roanoke College. About 37% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,070 to 1,260. Additionally, about 10% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 22 to 28.
SAT Scores
37% of students submitted400
1600
1070 – 1260
200
800
550 – 650
200
800
520 – 610
ACT Scores
10% of students submitted1
36
22 – 28
1
36
21 – 31
1
36
19 – 27
Admission Statistics
5,055 students applied to ROANOKE. Of those, 80% were accepted (4,032 students). Of these 4,032 accepted students, 502 chose to enroll.
5,055
Total Applicants
4,032
Students Admitted
502
Students Enrolled
80%
Acceptance Rate