Roanoke College

read moreDiscover. Create. The world is full of opportunities if you have the passion to make things happen. College isn't just four more years of school; it sets you on the path for the life you want to lead. At Roanoke College we think the world needs people with passion. Join us, and we'll help you find and live what you love. At Roanoke you get city and country-grab a latte in Salem, hike the Blue Ridge, then end the day in one of Roanoke city's many restaurants or clubs. Roanoke offers more than 106 majors, minors, concentrations and pre-professional programs.

read moreAccording to U.S. News & World Report, Roanoke College ranks #4 among national up-and-coming liberal arts colleges. In 2012, The Princeton Review rated us one of the top 20 most beautiful college and university campuses in the country. Forbes Magazine's 2015 annual review of American colleges and universities included Roanoke as one of the colleges in the top 10%. When you leave Roanoke you have a plan you're ready to live. Working closely with you, we help you chart your path through college. We push you to challenge assumptions about the world and your role in it, building confidence and a strong sense of personal authority.

read moreHear from students who grew up in the Roanoke area and came to Roanoke College. They tell their stories of initially wanting to go to farther away until they realized Roanoke was the right place for them. Rene Turk has spent decades serving Salem in various roles since graduating from Roanoke College. It's a place that you can make your new home. You can still have that independence that you crave and you can also still spend time away from it.

read moreWe hope this website gives you a good feel for Roanoke College, the kind of students who study here, and what makes Roanoke unique. If you like what you see, and believe that you'd be a good fit at Roanoke, we are happy to set up a time for you to come and visit. When you're ready to apply, we want you to know that we treat each application personally, and we will spend time carefully reviewing your application. We are available to answer questions by text, phone or email, whichever works best for you.

read moreWe are limiting the number of individual appointments to limit the number of visitors on campus at a particular time. All visitors will be screened upon arrival and will be required to wear a face covering while on campus. We can provide face coverings for those who request them. While we encourage you to schedule appointment in advance, we will do our best to accommodate unscheduled visits. If you need to register for a last minute tour of campus please call us at 800-388-2276 or 540-375-2270.