La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$35,780

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
550
75th
595
25th
505

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,601
Declined 462
Total Received 2,063
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Enrollment

2,300

undergraduate students

318

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1963, La Roche University is a private liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in business, nursing, and education. It is located on a 43-acre campus in a residential area in the north hills of Pittsburgh.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,618
Established in 1963
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

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43-acre, suburban campus in Pittsburgh (population: 302,407). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

La Roche University
9000 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA
15237

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
40%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
73%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
26%
Top 1/2
63%
Bottom 1/2
37%
Bottom 1/4
13%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
550
75th
595
25th
505

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admit Rate

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,601
Declined 462
Total Received 2,063

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommendations
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$18,110

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,120
Housing $8,400
Food $4,868
Additional fees $2,660
Books & supplies $1,300
Total $50,348
Average Financial Aid - $18,110
Total with Avg. Aid $32,238

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,239,727
State $1,476,301
Institutional $1,961,723
Other external
Total $5,677,751

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $14,069,671
Other external $616,805
Total $14,686,476
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 412 536-1125
F: 412 536-1072

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, fishing, flag football, karate, roller hockey, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes
Commercial and Advertising Art yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Dance, General yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family and Community Services yes
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other yes
Finance, General yes
General Studies yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes yes
History, General yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Information Technology yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist yes yes
National Security Policy Studies yes
Nurse Anesthetist yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes yes
Religious Education yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Writing, General yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Marketing
  2. Information Technology
  3. Health Sciences

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

2,618

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88%

2,300
students

Female
65%
1,492

Male
35%
808

12%

318
students

Female
63%
201

Male
37%
117

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

31%

703
students

Female
56%
396

Male
44%
307

69%

1,597
students

Female
69%
1,096

Male
31%
501

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
48%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
19%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
17%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

82

Transfer applicants enrolled

4%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 34
Countries most often represented China
India
Kenya
Nepal
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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