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La Roche University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 568
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, La Roche University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that La Roche University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

La Roche University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, La Roche University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at La Roche University is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at La Roche University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,570

Cost of attendance at La Roche University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,570

Cost of attendance at La Roche University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at La Roche University received on average $20,536 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,536
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 89 45% $4,912 $437,210
Other Federal Grant 89 45% $5,356 $476,685
State Grant/Scholarships 79 40% $3,852 $304,283
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 194 99% $16,511 $3,203,104
Total Grant & Scholarships 194 99% $20,536 $3,984,072

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of La Roche University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of La Roche University students is 51.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.0%.

51.4%

  • African American 55.6% 20 students
  • white 55.2% 90 students
  • unknown 37.5% 3 students
  • hispanic 42.9% 3 students
  • International Students 46.8% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 22.2% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Division III Independents
  • Basketball Division III Independents
  • Track and Cross Country Division III Independents

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

La Roche University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

La Roche University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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