School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Church
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 1,986, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,960.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1055-1235
3k
Students enrolled
28%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
21%
Unknown
1%
Black
2%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
7
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Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.28% online, 72% on-campus.
90% On-campus
10% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's8% online
Graduate Certificate14% online
Master's22% online
Doctorate50% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $31,960 | $31,960 |
Graduate | $18,471 | $18,471 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $13,680 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,430 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,862 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,272 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,430 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $49,270 | $49,270 |
Off-campus without family | $45,294 | $45,294 |
Off-campus with family | $35,590 | $35,590 |
Federal Grant Aid
46%
State Grant Aid
34%
Institution Grant Aid
96%
Pell Grant
41%
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Education. | |||
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
8 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
10 | History. | |||
11 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
13 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
15 | Physical Sciences. | |||
16 | Psychology. | |||
17 | Social Sciences. | |||
18 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this 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.