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
560
25th
475
75th
610
25th
495
75th
27
25th
17
75th
28
25th
20
75th
26
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,137
Declined 85
Total Received 3,222
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Private

1,739

undergraduate students

329

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 2,068
Established in 1963
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

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
560
25th
475
75th
610
25th
495
75th
27
25th
17
75th
28
25th
20
75th
26
25th
20

Admissions Facts

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

Not Selective

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,137
Declined 85
Total Received 3,222

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
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

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$17,197

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 - $17,197
Total with Avg. Aid $33,151

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 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
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
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Dance, General yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Environmental Chemistry 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 yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 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
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies 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

2,068

total students

75%

in-state

25%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84%

1,739
students

Female
61%
1,055

Male
39%
684

16%

329
students

Female
73%
240

Male
27%
89

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

39%

677
students

Female
60%
404

Male
40%
273

61%

1,062
students

Female
61%
651

Male
39%
411

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Student Break-down

8%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Hispanic/Latino
27%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
54%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

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 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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