2024 Best Colleges for Religious Studies in the Roanoke Area

• Salem, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  765 reviews

Senior: Don't get me wrong, Roanoke has its downfalls— many of the residential halls drastically need to be redone, and communication between offices is lacking. HOWEVER, going to college here is the best decision I could've made. Most of the professors and staff members are excellent. They love what they do and genuinely care about the students. The classes are definitely challenging but are obtainable with hard work. The people are great! I've met so many people from so many different walks of life at this school. Greek life is a huge part of campus and you can usually find an event happening Wednesday to Sunday each week, but no one cares if you're a member or not. This school is great for getting out of your comfort zone, getting to meet new people, and learning lots. I feel throughly prepared for life after graduation.... Read 765 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 80%

• Net price $27,758

• SAT range 1080-1230

• Ferrum, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  385 reviews

Junior: The instructors are helpful and go above and beyond. They will take the time to work individually with a student that has questions or needs help. The students are friendly and down to earth. There are alot of sports you can participate in and there are alot of activities on campus for the students. Because there are not alot of things to do off campus, the school has activities to keep the students engaged. the financial aid office and the student accts office are also very friendly and very willing to help with questions. They make appointments if they are busy and their customer services is awesome!... Read 385 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 76%

• Net price $22,278

• SAT range 920-1180

• Roanoke, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  551 reviews

Sophomore: My experience at Hollins was exactly what I dreamed it would be. I had always wanted a more quaint, peaceful college experience, and HU encapsulates that to the highest degree. I loved the small class sizes, relationship-building with classmates, and intentionality from all staff. I loved that I am not a test score or a number, but a person seen for my interests, personality, and passions. I loved the classes I took, and I was also provided many great opportunities, like being able to work in the president's office, speak on panels, and become an RA. It is a safe, beautiful campus full of nature and the strength of the women who came before. There are also lots of little lounges hidden around campus, which I love! The things I would change would be the quality of the food and housing. With how much is paid, the lack of variety/quality in food and the housing on campus without AC in August doesn't feel fair, especially as students are required to have a meal plan and live on campus.... Read 551 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $23,825

• SAT range 1050-1260