Roanoke College

It is moderately difficult to get into Roanoke College. The acceptance rate at Roanoke College is 80%. Last year, 5,102 students applied to Roanoke College and 4,103 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Roanoke College, the application fee costs $30.

Roanoke College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Roanoke College's admissions stats.

Roanoke College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Mean SAT Score	1170
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	38%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	10%
Waitlist	Yes

Roanoke College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Roanoke College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	November 5
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	October 18	November 5

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Considering Applying Early to Roanoke College?

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Roanoke College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by November 5.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is October 18. Roanoke College will release EA admissions decisions no later than November 5.

Some students apply early because they believe it will boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Roanoke College Admissions

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Transferring to Roanoke College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Roanoke College

Roanoke College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Roanoke College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Roanoke College

Wondering what factors are considered by Roanoke College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Roanoke College for more information on admission factors.

Roanoke College Application Requirements

To apply to Roanoke College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Roanoke College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	Applicants may choose to apply test-optional. ACT or SAT scores will be considered if submitted, and some applicants may be asked to provide test scores.
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	1	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Roanoke College?

Students admitted to Roanoke College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4. Roanoke College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 50.8% submitted a class rank. At Roanoke College 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 41% were in the top 25% and 76% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Roanoke College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	14.66%
3.75 and 3.99	17.07%
3.50 and 3.74	18.07%
3.25 and 3.49	13.25%
3.00 and 3.24	14.26%
2.50 and 2.9	17.27%
2.00 and 2.49	5.42%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Roanoke College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Roanoke College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 38% of Roanoke College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 10% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Roanoke College?

To be competitive with other Roanoke College applicants, you should aim to score between 1080 and 1240 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Roanoke College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1240 and 25% of scored lower than 1080, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Roanoke College student is 1170.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Roanoke College students scored 610 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Roanoke College students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

To be most competitive at Roanoke College, you should strive to earn between 22 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Roanoke College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Roanoke College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to Roanoke College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Roanoke College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.Applicants should hear back by August 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Roanoke College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Roanoke College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Roanoke College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Roanoke College.

Does Roanoke College accept transfer credits?

✅ Roanoke College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Roanoke College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Roanoke College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Roanoke College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Roanoke College?

❌ No, Roanoke College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Roanoke College's acceptance rate?

✅ Roanoke College's acceptance rate is 80%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Roanoke College?

✅ Roanoke College offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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