About
For nearly 200 years, we have championed our students' potential and provided transformational educational experiences.
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80
acres of campus surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains
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GREAT SCHOOL
The Princeton Review recognized Roanoke as one of the nation’s best schools for undergraduate education in 2023.
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97
areas of study
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140+
clubs and organizations
What will you discover in the Roanoke Valley?
Come see where city streets and scenic views meet. Tucked into the Roanoke Valley and part of the greater Roanoke City metro, some 300,000 residents strong, is where you’ll stand eye-to-eye with mountains. Funky shops and affordable necessities are all around you, with our 80-acre campus and the city proper intermingling like the 175-year-old friends they are.
Historic? Yes. Beautiful? Oh, yes! A view of downtown Roanoke.
There are so many fun places to go. Big Lick Brewing Company features games and live music in the heart of downtown Roanoke.
Grab a tube and take your pick of local rivers and creeks.
There are many great restaurant options within walking distance. Make it Taco Tuesday at El Jefe.
Roanoke's Elmwood Park Amphitheater is a great place to see local and national music performances. Past performers include: Huey Lewis and the News, Blue Oyster Cult, Ziggy Marley and Darius Rucker.
The Roanoke Valley offers so many great hiking trails and views.
Downtown Roanoke offers your choice of many restaurants, bars, coffee shops and music venues. View the restaurant map.
FloydFest is an annual music festival featuring past performers like The Black Crowes, My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile, Bruce Hornsby and The Lumineers.
Cool off with a waterfall hike. Find your waterfall.
Downtown Roanoke offers your choice of many restaurants, bars, coffee shops and music venues. View the restaurant map.