Roanoke College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Roanoke College: international tuition 38,420 USD per year, one-year total cost 56,974 USD, acceptance rate 83.1%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
Roanoke College automatically considers international students for merit scholarships ($10,000-$21,000/year) and offers limited need-based aid via a separate application. Need-blind status for international students is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 83.1% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 560–660, Math 530–640, ACT 24–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 56,974 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/4. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Roanoke College?
International tuition is 38,420 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 56,974 USD.
Does Roanoke College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Roanoke College automatically considers international students for merit scholarships ($10,000-$21,000/year) and offers limited need-based aid via a separate application. Need-blind status for international students is unclear.
What English scores does Roanoke College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Roanoke College?
The acceptance rate is 83.1%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: the CSS Profile (or the school's own financial aid form), sent with your application; no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesAfter admission, international students are considered automatically for merit based on GPA, with no separate scholarship application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions ignore international applicants' ability to pay; a Certificate of Finances is also mentioned, so there is no basis to conclude.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesTo seek aid, international students must submit the Roanoke College International Financial Aid Application (a separate form); CSS Profile is not mentioned.
Scholarships at this school
Honors GrantOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page500 USD≈ ₫13M
The page states international students may apply to Honors and receive the grant for attending an event.
Roanoke College International Financial Aid (need-based grants and loan)Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: Typical international student receives $32,705 in grants (including merit) and a $5,000 Roanoke College loan offer
Yes because international students may apply via the International Financial Aid Application; the aid is described as limited.
Roanoke College Loan (need-based)Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page5,000 USD/year≈ ₫130M
This is a loan, not a scholarship; the page says it is available to qualified international students with no U.S. co-signer.
Virtual Visit GrantOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page1,000 USD≈ ₫26.1M
Listed on the international page; added to the aid package after a virtual meeting.
Roanoke College Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Southwest Virginia Scholars AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The award requires residency in listed Virginia counties, but the page never explicitly excludes international students, so no firm conclusion can be drawn.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- EssaysOptional
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- International freshman final application deadline, Spring 2027Applicationin46days
- International freshman deposit due, Spring 2027Deposit+61 days
- Honors Program application deadline (Fall 2027)Other+151 days
- International freshman final application deadline, Fall 2027Application+182 days
- International freshman deposit due, Fall 2027Deposit+198 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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