Open Menu About About 175 anniversary Community Awards & Recognition News Roanoke at a Glance The Roanoke Difference History & Traditions Administration Purpose & Principles Public Information (HEA) Beyond Campus Visit Jobs Is Roanoke a Fit? Could this be the school you've been looking for? Take our quick quiz and find out if Roanoke is right for you! Take the quiz About Roanoke College is an independent, co-educational, 4-year liberal arts college. Founded in 1842, we are the second-oldest Lutheran-related college in America. We seek and welcome students of all races, creeds, nationalities and ethnic origins. U.S. News & World Report says we are really up-and-coming. According to U.S. News & World Report, Roanoke College ranks #4 among national up-and-coming liberal arts colleges. The Princeton Review thinks our Blue Ridge campus is gorgeous. In 2012, The Princeton Review rated us one of the top 20 most beautiful college and university campuses in the country. Forbes Magazine puts us in the top tier of colleges in America. Forbes Magazine's 2015 annual review of American colleges and universities included Roanoke as one of the colleges in the top 10%. Creating your own life plan is what sets Roanoke apart 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. Through experiences in and outside the classroom, you acquire the knowledge and skills you'll need to make a real contribution. Giving you the tools to create and live your own plan is what distinguishes a Roanoke education. RSS Roanoke College Poll: 2021 Holiday Spending Report Virginians plan to spend for the holidays, but much of it through online establishments. Read More Roanoke College men’s lacrosse team raises funds to support Ronald McDonald House Alumni and student-athletes join forces to support a local charity. Read More We pack a lot into this valley. A great college town, a vibrant city and 200 square miles of outdoor adventure are just minutes from campus. APPLY VISIT CONTACT SOCIAL 221 College Lane Salem, Virginia 24153 540-375-2500 Admissions admissions@roanoke.edu 540-375-2270 A-Z POLICIES MAPS NEWS CAREERS STATUS COPYRIGHT Notice We and selected third parties use cookies or similar technologies for technical purposes and, with your consent, for other purposes as specified in the cookie policy. You can consent to the use of such technologies by closing this notice, by scrolling this page, by interacting with any link or button outside of this notice or by continuing to browse otherwise. ×