CollegeXpress: La Roche University Profile

Tuition & Fees

^$30,320

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

20%

500-599

31%

400-499

41%

300-399

200-299

700-800

600-699

11%

500-599

37%

400-499

37%

300-399

12%

700-800

600-699

500-599

24%

400-499

50%

300-399

20%

200-299

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30-36

24-29

11%

18-23

61%

12-17

28%

6-11

30-36

24-29

17%

18-23

36%

12-17

42%

6-11

30-36

24-29

22%

18-23

36%

12-17

42%

6-11

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undergraduateRatios

43^%

male

57^%

female

teacher

students

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99^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,213
Declined	+ 7
Total Received	1,220

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Private (nonprofit)

1,241

undergraduate students

160

graduate students

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2013 Commencement Speakers

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Codes

SAT	2379
ACT	3607

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School Facts

LaRoche University, founded in 1963, is a private, liberal arts university. Its 43-acre campus is located in a residential area in the north hills of Pittsburgh.

Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment	1,401
Established in	1963
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic
Accredited by	• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CoA-NA (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs) • JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NLN (National League for Nursing)

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Pittsburgh, PA

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

La Roche University
9000 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
40%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
73%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus

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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%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

20%

500-599

31%

400-499

41%

300-399

200-299

700-800

600-699

11%

500-599

37%

400-499

37%

300-399

12%

700-800

600-699

500-599

24%

400-499

50%

300-399

20%

200-299

composite english math

30-36

24-29

11%

18-23

61%

12-17

28%

6-11

30-36

24-29

17%

18-23

36%

12-17

42%

6-11

30-36

24-29

22%

18-23

36%

12-17

42%

6-11

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$50
Common application accepted	yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT or ACT Considered if submitted SAT Subject Tests Not used

Not Selective

99^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,213
Declined	+ 7
Total Received	1,220

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Essay
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work

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Admissions Contact

Hope Schiffgens
Executive Director for Enrollment
P: 800 838-4LRU
F: 412 536-1048
admissions@laroche.edu

Financial Aid

92^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$31,428.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$43,790
Tuition	$29,470
Room	$7,770
Board	$4,500
Additional fees	$850
Books & supplies	$1,200
Average Financial Aid	- $31,428
Total with Avg. Aid	$12,362

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

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

Non-need-based

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

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FAFSA

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Sharon Platt
Director of Financial Aid
sharon.platt@laroche.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
bowling
cross-country
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
tennis
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Directors

Jim Tinkey (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Katherine Golebie (women's)
Assistant Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Mascot: Redhawks
School colors: red, white, and black

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Child/Family Studies
Communication Media/Technology
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Education
Elementary Education
English Literature/Language
English/Professional Writing
Exercise/Sports Science
Film
Finance
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
History
Human Resources Management
Information Systems
Information Technology
Interior Design
International Affairs
International Management
Leadership/Administrative Development
Liberal Studies
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
National Security Studies
Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Nursing
Performing Arts/Dance
Political Science
Professional Studies
Psychology
Radiography
Radiologic Technology
Sociology

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Programs Offered

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

1,401

total students

89^%

in-state

11^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

89^%

1,241
students

Female
57^%
702

Male
43^%
539

11^%

160
students

Female
68^%
108

Male
32^%
52

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

86^%

1,070
students

Female
55^%
588

Male
45^%
482

14^%

171
students

Female
67^%
114

Male
33^%
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Student Break-down

15%: Nonresident aliens
10%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%: Hispanic/Latino
60%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

100^%

Transfer applicants accepted

57^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Required of Some
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	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 Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Michael Bauer
Director of International Admissions
412 536-1010
michael.bauer@laroche.edu

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Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Not Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

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Athletic Directors

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Programs Offered

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

1,241students

160students

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undergraduatePart-time

1,070students

171students

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Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Credits

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Special programs for physically disabled students

Of students' needs
were fully met

1,241
students

160
students

1,070
students

171
students