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
81.7%(1,489)
Hispanic
6.7%(122)
African American
5.4%(98)
Asian
1.9%(35)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
3.5%(64)
Unknown
0.2%(4)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment1,874
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
46.1%(863)
Women
53.9%(1,011)

Gender Statistics

Men863

46% of total enrollment

Women1,011

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Roanoke College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 85% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(42)
18-19
47.6%(869)
20-21
39.5%(720)
22-24
7.8%(143)
25+
2.7%(50)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
9.1%(1)
22-24
72.7%(8)
25+
18.2%(2)

Age Diversity Insights

85%

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 54% in-state residents, 46% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
54.4%(289)
Out-of-State
45.6%(242)

Regional Representation

In-State289

54% of student body

Out-of-State242

46% 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