La Roche University

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About La Roche University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

La Roche University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 934, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The university offers 45 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $30,720.

Pittsburgh, PA

$30,720

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

98%

Acceptance Rate Insight

98% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

68%

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

52%

Graduation Rate Insight

52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile15-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile965-1160

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

65%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

57%

Unknown

7%

Black

11%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

16%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

45%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

3

Total Online Enrollment

801

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

96% On-campus

4% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold50% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold2% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold14% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

45%

State Grant Aid

40%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,356
State Grant Aid$3,852
Institution Grant Aid$16,511
Pell Grant Aid$4,666

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

18.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Bowling
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11History
12History.
13Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Security And Protective Services.
22Social Sciences.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.