Roanoke College Demographics & Diversity Overview

18%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
0%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Roanoke College has a diverse student body with 18% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
81.9%(1,456)
Hispanic
6.6%(117)
African American
5.3%(94)
Asian
1.9%(34)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
3.4%(61)
Unknown
0.2%(4)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment1,826
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Roanoke College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Roanoke College has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.0%(840)
Women
54.0%(986)

Gender Statistics

Men840

46% of total enrollment

Women986

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Roanoke College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 87% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(21)
18-19
43.8%(799)
20-21
43.0%(785)
22-24
9.1%(166)
25+
2.9%(53)

Age Diversity Insights

87%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Roanoke College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 58% in-state residents, 42% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
57.6%(289)
Out-of-State
42.4%(213)

Regional Representation

In-State289

58% of student body

Out-of-State213

42% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

18%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age