Roanoke College
Salem, Virginia · Private
Roanoke College admitted 80% of 6,829 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1090–1270 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 66% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Roanoke College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 15, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Roanoke College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $55,390 a year. After grants, students paid $27,695 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Roanoke College’s acceptance rate?
Roanoke College admitted 80% of applicants: 5,468 of 6,829 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Roanoke College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due March 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Roanoke College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1090 to 1270, with a median around 1180. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Roanoke College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Roanoke College have supplemental essays?
No. Roanoke College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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