ROTC at Roanoke College
Salem, VA · private nonprofit
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Roanoke College. The nearest host schools are Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Army, Navy and Air Force, 20 mi), Virginia Military Institute (Army, Navy and Air Force, 48 mi) and Wake Forest University (Army, 81 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Roanoke College
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Roanoke College. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University20.2 mi away (straight line)
Army ROTC
Navy/Marine ROTC
Air Force/Space Force ROTC - Virginia Military Institute47.6 mi away (straight line)Army ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTC
Admissions
| Admission rate | 83% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,090–1,300 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–31 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $38,068 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,068 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 67% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Roanoke College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Roanoke College has 1,767 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Roanoke College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $8,908 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Roanoke College: FAQ
Does Roanoke College have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Roanoke College. The nearest host schools are Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Army, Navy and Air Force, 20 mi), Virginia Military Institute (Army, Navy and Air Force, 48 mi) and Wake Forest University (Army, 81 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Roanoke College?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Army, Navy and Air Force, 20 mi), Virginia Military Institute (Army, Navy and Air Force, 48 mi) and Wake Forest University (Army, 81 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Roanoke College.
School links and location
These links belong to Roanoke College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
roanoke.edu
- Admissions
roanoke.edu
- Apply
roanoke.edu
- Financial aid
roanoke.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Salem, VA 24153-3794
IPEDS UNITID: 233426
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