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Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
2,039
Total Undergrads
Including 100 Part-time
565
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
56% Women
44% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (without football)

Old Dominion Athletic Conference

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

9
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $41,528)
10
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $37,515)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
Baseball 30 - - -
Basketball 17 13 - -
Field Hockey - 24 - -
Golf 10 - - -
Lacrosse 45 23 - -
Soccer 29 27 - -
Softball - 17 - -
Tennis 9 14 - -
Track and Field, Indoor 26 22 - -
Track and Field, Outdoor 27 23 - -
Track and Field, X-Country 14 10 - -
Volleyball - 15 - -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.2%
Black/non-Hispanic 4.0%
Hispanic 3.0%
Non-resident alien 1.5%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 5.8%
Two or more races 0.2%
White/non-Hispanic 83.7%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 5%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

We do not have information for clubs or organizations at Roanoke College

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 28
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 1
Property Crime 3
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Ryan from Roanoke, VA
  • 3
  • “Dorm life is awesome. Unfortunately, being in the oldest dorm, its not the nicest. But it is still awesome the freedom of living on your own. Just don't abuse it.…”

  • Mar-22-2012 » Read More
  • Roanoke 2015
  • 5
  • “Rooms are fairly nice, and it's easy to become friends with your neighbor. Don't worry if you're not bffs with everyone on your hall, but everyone is friendly with one…”

  • May-07-2012 » Read More
  • Rachel from Salem, VA
  • 5
  • “Although not all the dorms are new and sleek, the dorms are all relatively close to each other and foster really warm communities. If you haven't spent time in all…”

  • Jun-05-2012 » Read More
  • Ryan from Boones Mill, VA
  • 5
  • “The dorms are a great way to learn to live on your own. They are a decent size, and comfortable for studying, relaxing with friends or sleeping. The…”

  • May-21-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Christopher
  • May-09-2013 I am a current student here

    The food in Commons can be a hit or a miss. When it's good, then it is really good. If it's bad then you just walk over to the pizza and pasta. Dessert here is the best. And Cavern is always a reliable source for a quick sandwich or wrap.

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  • 3
  • Ellen from Lyndhurst, OH
  • Mar-24-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is usually really good and you can usually find something to eat. Cavern's wraps are good and you can use your left over swipes from the week to get several snacks or fruits. Unfortunately there is not a 24 hour food service, so if you plan on getting late night munchies, I recommend running to Sheetz or ordering pizza.

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  • 5
  • Shannin from Richmond, VT
  • Mar-07-2013 I am a current student here

    One of the best things about Roanoke is the food. There are a lot of different meal options and there are always so many different options. There is always a salad bad, a panini bar, and even a stir-fry bar. Some mornings there is a smoothie bar. The brunch is a big hit every weekend , and the omelet station is a favorite for everyone.

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  • 5
  • Current Local Student
  • Jan-07-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is AMAZING. As a vegetarian, and a friend of someone with a gluten allergy, I can attest that the cafeteria is more accommodating, but it goes above and beyond to provide excellent, healthy service to all dietary restrictions. There is always a salad bar, deli bar, pasta bar, pizza bar, cereal, and bagels available even when lunch/dinner isn't being served. You'll come home unable to feed yourself because they feed you so well.

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  • 5
  • Emily from Salem, VA
  • Dec-19-2012 I am a current student here

    We have 5-star chefs and a fast food option if you're on the go. Sometimes dinner gets repetitive but what school doesn't have that problem?

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  • 2
  • Sean from Rose Valley, PA
  • Dec-12-2012 I am a current student here

    Not too many places on campus. The Maroon Card gets you food at places down main street, but a good handful you have to drive to

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  • 4
  • from Mechanicsville, VA
  • Dec-03-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is always varied and almost all of the time it is something that everyone will enjoy eating. There is always something new and exciting to try.

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  • 5
  • Caitlyn from Lilburn, GA
  • Dec-02-2012 I am a current student here

    Great food. The chefs are a funny bunch who are often live servers and entertainers. The menu can grow repetitive but everyone gains the freshman 15 so I guess we have no complaints.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Christopher
  • May-09-2013 I am a current student here

    Our Greek life is greatly diverse and welcome many people. They are philanthropic and know how to party.

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  • 0
  • Emily from Salem, VA
  • Dec-19-2012 I am a current student here

    We offer about 12 Greek options, the majority being social Greek, however there are academic and service fraternities on campus.

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  • 0
  • Felicity from Stafford, VA
  • Jun-18-2012 I am a current student here

    I'm not involved in Greek life but there are sororities and fraternities. The frats throw parties every weekend, as you would expect at pretty much any college.

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  • 0
  • Rachel from Salem, VA
  • Jun-05-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek Life is a big part of RC's social scene. There are five fraternities and four sororities. Most of the Greek events are open to the entire campus. However, because there are only 9 Greek organizations, not everyone will find a group in which they belong.

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