| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,005 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,942 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
63 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
47% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 82.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 2.0% | Nonresident Alien |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.1% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 82.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.3% | Nonresident Alien |
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| Campus size: |
80 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Salem, VA |
| Population of city/town: |
25,299 |
| Nearest major city: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
7 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
98,465 |
| Online campus map: |
www.roanoke.edu/about/
visit/maps_and_directions |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (70%)
- women's dorms (12%)
- sorority housing (4%)
- fraternity housing (3%)
- single-student apartments (5%)
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students (3%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
92% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
76% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
24% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All full-time unmarried students from outside the local area must live on campus unless given permission to live off campus. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
50% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
245 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Free Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Mathematica, and security software for all students. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Fine arts library. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
85% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
5 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
18% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
16% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Brackety-Ack, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
28 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
100 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Catholic Campus Ministry, Hillel, Interfaith Council, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, RCLutherans, Young Life |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Asian Students United, Black Student Alliance, Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Achievement, Lambda Alliance |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Jazz and wind ensembles; vocal groups, choir, theatre, Habitat for Humanity, Best Buddies, Earthbound, Amnesty International, Rotaract, Campus Activities Board, Outdoor Adventures, College Bowl, College Democrats, College Republicans, Model UN, American Chemical Society Student Affiliates; psychology, health professions, biology, departmental, academic, and special-interest clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
M. Scott Allison,
Athletics Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Mary Schwartz,
Women's Head Lacrosse Coach/SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director,
Roanoke College,
221 College Lane,
Salem, VA 24153-3794 |
| Athletics homepage: |
webapps.roanoke.edu/
cregger/newhall.cfm |
| School colors: |
maroon and grey |
| School mascot: |
Maroons |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Old Dominion Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's field hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
24% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
40% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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athletic center, golf club, field turf competition field, fitness center, gymnasium, indoor track, stadium, swimming pool, track |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, billiards, canoeing, climbing, dodgeball, flag football, handball, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, racquetball, rafting, running, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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baseball, bass fishing, equestrian sports, golf, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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bass fishing, equestrian sports, golf, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Roanoke, VA (7 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Greensboro, NC (107 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Lynchburg, VA (60 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Roanoke, VA (7 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
37% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
31% within one year of graduation, 46% within 6 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Liberty University, Radford University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, University of Maryland, University of Virginia. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
81% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Advance Auto Parts, AmeriCorps/VISTA, BB&T Banking, CACI, Inc., Capital One Financial Corp., City of Roanoke, CVS Pharmacy, Environmental Transitions, Inc., Food Lion, Franklin County Public Schools, Merrill Lynch, Norfolk Southern Corp., Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Novozymes Biologicals, Inc., Radford University, Roanoke County Public Schools, Social Security Administration, United States Navy, Virginia Commonwealth University, The Walt Disney Company, Wells Fargo Bank. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Bettie Sue Masters, professor, University of Texas Health Science Center
- Jay Piccola, president, PUMA North America
- Phil Conserva, TV producer, Crime Scene Investigation series.
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