Roanoke College's published cost of attendance is $54,283. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,204, middle-income families pay around $18,638, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,087.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $54,283 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,068 |
| Room and Board | $15,366 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$29,780 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,503 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,204 |
| $30–48k | $17,410 |
| $48–75k | $18,638 |
| $75–110k | $15,902 |
| $110k+ | $30,087 |
Roanoke College's published cost of attendance is $54,283. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,204, middle-income families pay around $18,638, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,087. Azimuth ranks Roanoke College #1123 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Roanoke College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and offers institutional scholarships to qualifying students. The college uses the FAFSA to assess financial need and constructs aid packages combining grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $40,178; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,840, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Roanoke College earn median 4-year earnings of $56,840, placing Roanoke College in the 31.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,251 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Roanoke College in the 15.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Roanoke College #1006 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Roanoke College's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 75 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $69,323, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 49 students with median 4-year earnings of $49,018, while Kinesiology delivers median 4-year earnings of $65,112 across 46 graduates. Together, these programs anchor Roanoke College's return profile and demonstrate how the college's focus on Business translates into competitive early-career outcomes for students.
