First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: roanoke.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 78 |
| Psychology | 38 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 28 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 18 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 17 |
| History | 17 |
| Environmental Studies | 17 |
Show the other 31 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Communication | 14 |
| Public Health | 13 |
| Political Science and Government | 13 |
| Creative Writing | 13 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 13 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| Economics | 8 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Actuarial Science | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Computer Science | 4 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Data Science | 2 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 |
| Engineering Science | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Roanoke, VA
315,749 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
Nearest hub airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.3 of 20
Elevation
1,086 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
29°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
14.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
30 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,300 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Hollins University7 mi
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University21 mi
- Ferrum College26 mi
- Radford University29 mi
- Washington and Lee University48 mi
- Virginia Military Institute48 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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