Class Profile
This is your place to belong.
Roanoke students — Maroons — are a diverse lot. They come from both down the street and around the world. Maroons are open to new ideas, new experiences and new friends. They work through problems and learn from mistakes. What ties Maroons together are qualities that make this such a great place to be.
Roanoke College is a place to find your purpose, where your passions can thrive and where every student who works hard can succeed. This is a highly personal journey of discovery that allows students to develop their strengths and define their values.
Class of 2028
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14%
of Maroons were in the top 10% of their high school class. (of those reporting)
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3.57
average GPA for first-year students.
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27%
Underrepresented minorities.
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5%
International students
Top Majors of Interest
Business
Psychology
Pre-vet
Biology
Sport Management
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469
Class size. (50.3% Male, 49.6% Female)
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65
Transfer students
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25
International students
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83%
Acceptance rate
Diversity
White 73%
Hispanic/Latino 7%
Black/African American 10%
Multiple Races 5%
Asian 3%
American Indian/Native American < 1%
Where potential meets your path to success.
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With accomplished professors at the top of their field, a culture that balances challenge and support, mentorship from people who want to see them grow, and real-world experiences in students’ fields, every Maroon leaves here ready to take on their next step.
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Our goal is to do our best so that no deserving student is denied a quality Roanoke College education because of a lack of funds.
Top 5 States
Virginia
North Carolina
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New Jersey