Tuition and Fees
A college education is an investment in your future. While the cost of a private college may seem out of reach to some families, most find Roanoke affordable once scholarships and aid are considered. Our goal is to do our best to ensure that no deserving student is denied a Roanoke College education because of a lack of funds.
Undergraduate (2025-26 Academic Year)
| Tuition (undergraduate) | $37,120 |
| Housing (standard-double)* | $7,392 |
| Food - 19-meal plan** | $8,436 |
| Fees*** | $2,088 |
| Total | $55,036 |
Graduate (2025-26 Academic Year)
Master of Business Administration tuition = $26,640 for June 2025 cohort (students will be charged the residential or commuter technology fee noted below during their Fall and Spring terms of enrollment)
Master of Education tuition = $1,990 per course
Roanoke is more affordable than you'd think!
With more than four out of five Roanoke students receiving grants and scholarships, the cost of a year at Roanoke is more affordable than you might imagine.
* Housing Options
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HOUSING OPTIONS |
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Standard |
$7,392 |
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Standard – Single |
$8,416 |
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Singles (Augusta, Beamer, Blue Ridge, Caldwell, Catawba, Chesapeake, Maxey, Ritter, Shenandoah, Tabor) |
$9,500 |
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Apartments – Single occupancy (Afton, Chesapeake, Elizabeth, Maxey) |
$10,012 |
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Apartments/Semi Suites – Double occupancy (Afton, Chesapeake, Crawford, Maxey) |
$8,968 |
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Doubles (Augusta, Blue Ridge, Catawba, Chesapeake, Marion, Maroon Village, Maxey, Shenandoah, Tabor) |
$8,442 |
** Meal Plans
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FOOD/MEAL PLAN OPTIONS |
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19-meal plan |
$8,436 |
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14-meal plan |
$7,194 |
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9-meal plan |
$4,510 |
All new freshmen residing on campus MUST participate in the 19-meal plan. All other students, including new transfers, may select a 14-meal plan. Students residing in the Afton or Maxey Hall apartments may purchase a 9-meal plan. Students residing in Elizabeth Hall may opt out of either meal plan. Students commuting from off campus may choose to purchase a meal plan. To add or change a meal plan, contact the Roanoke College Business Office.
*** Fees
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FEES |
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Student Activities |
$710 |
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Residential Tech Fee |
$1,164 |
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Commuter Tech Fee |
$866 |
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Wellness Fee |
$214 |
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Orientation Fee |
$150 |
Additional fees directly billed to select students:
Cost per class: $2,464
Part-time activity fee: $70 (per semester)
Cost of Attendance
How to calculate your cost of attendance
The cost-of-attendance calculation helps us determine your eligibility for need-based financial aid. The figures are an estimate that consider multiple factors including whether you’re a full-time or part-time student, whether you live on or off campus, and whether you’re a dependent or independent student.
The figures aren’t intended to reflect final costs. Instead, the cost-of-attendance calculation is an estimate of what your potential cost to attend Roanoke would be prior to any financial aid.
Students who are interested in their specific cost estimate are welcome to contact the financial aid office or use our online Net Price Calculator.
Factors considered when estimating a student’s cost of attendance include:
Direct costs: These are the tuition and fees (listed above) that are billed directly by the College. These costs include tuition, housing, meal plans and campus fees.
Indirect costs: These are costs that aren’t billed by the College but could become part of your budget. They include off-campus housing, transportation to campus, personal computers and books.
To estimate indirect costs, the College uses the following figures:
- Room and board (off-campus): $15,856
- Room and board (w/ parents): $13,846
- Room and board (independent student): $16,044
- Books: $1,000
- Transportation: $1,250
- Personal spending: $1,000
- Personal computer: $1,800 (used in calculations for first-time students only)
Units and Credit for Courses
The College considers a unit the equivalent of four semester hours. This determination is based on in class and out of class workload requirements. Most regular courses carry one unit of credit, though some offer only one-half unit of credit. Research and honors projects may be taken for either one or one-half unit of credit. Applied music, music ensembles, physical education activities and theatre labs carry one-quarter unit of credit. For each one-unit course, students are expected to complete at least 12 hours of work inside and outside of class each week. Courses valued at less than one unit expect a proportionate number of hours of work.