Roanoke College Acceptance Rate
Salem, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,829
- Admitted
- 5,468
- Yield
- 9.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Roanoke College's acceptance rate has risen from 69.3% in 2014–15 to 80.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,824 to 6,829 (+42%) over that period.
Its 80.1% rate makes Roanoke College more selective than about 42% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
Roanoke College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 9.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,824 | 3,344 | 69.3% | 562 |
| 2015–16 | 4,325 | 3,134 | 72.5% | 508 |
| 2016–17 | 4,459 | 3,257 | 73% | 508 |
| 2017–18 | 5,117 | 3,438 | 67.2% | 557 |
| 2018–19 | 5,122 | 3,713 | 72.5% | 576 |
| 2019–20 | 5,453 | 4,079 | 74.8% | 553 |
| 2020–21 | 5,296 | 4,138 | 78.1% | 468 |
| 2021–22 | 4,953 | 3,981 | 80.4% | 465 |
| 2022–23 | 5,055 | 4,032 | 79.8% | 502 |
| 2023–24 | 6,829 | 5,468 | 80.1% | 531 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,077 | 3,257 | 79.9% |
| Men | 2,752 | 2,211 | 80.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–650 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 530–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–30 | 7% |
How Roanoke College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Roanoke College's acceptance rate?
Roanoke College's acceptance rate is 80.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,468 admitted of 6,829 applicants).
Is Roanoke College test optional?
Roanoke College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Roanoke College?
Roanoke College received 6,829 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,468.
What SAT score do you need for Roanoke College?
Admitted students at Roanoke College typically scored 560–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Roanoke College getting harder to get into?
Roanoke College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.3% in 2014–15 to 80.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.roanoke.edu/.