Roanoke College prepares its 2,000 students for their futures through its commitment to providing a true classic college experience. With a focus on learning firsthand and through personal connections, students receive a strong liberal arts foundation that is applied in a unique way to modern and future issues.
Roanoke is one of just 276 colleges in the U.S. that qualifies for a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor society. The Princeton Review names Roanoke as one of the "best in the Southeast."
Roanoke Fast Facts
Location:
- Salem, Virginia (population 25,000)
- Eight miles from downtown Roanoke, Virginia (metro population 290,000)
- 10 miles from the Appalachian Trail
- 80 acre picturesque, historic and safe main campus
Academics:
- 34 majors, 30 minors, 22 concentrations, 6 professional programs
- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration
- Student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1
Students:
- Approximately 2,000 students
- Out-of-state students come from about 40 states and 25 countries
- 67% of students live on campus
Faculty:
- Approximately 120 tenure-track faculty
- Over 95 percent hold the highest degrees in their field
Is Roanoke Right For Me?
Learn more about Roanoke's classic college experience.
Where is Roanoke College?
Transported from Staunton, Virginia, in 1847 by a single wagon, Roanoke College now occupies 80 acres in Salem, Virginia, just seven miles from the City of Roanoke's airport.
