Roanoke College, Liberal arts college in Salem, United States
The educational campus spans 80 acres within the Roanoke Valley, against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western Virginia.
Founded in 1842 by Lutheran pastors David Bittle and Christopher Baughmann, the institution began as a preparatory school for boys in Augusta County.
The college welcomed its first international students in the late 19th century, with enrollments from Mexico in 1876 and Japan in 1888.
The institution provides 97 areas of study across 35 majors and 57 minors, with 98 percent of students receiving financial assistance for their education.
During the Civil War, the student corps of cadets engaged with Confederate forces near Salem in 1863, later surrendering to Union commanders.
Location: Salem
Inception: 1842
Industry: higher education
Address: 221 College Lane, Salem, VA, 24153-3794
Website: https://roanoke.edu
GPS coordinates: 37.29583,-80.05556
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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