Overview

La Roche University is a University institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 9000 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA  15237
United States

Contact Email: admissions@laroche.edu
Phone: 412-536-1272
Fax: 412-536-1048

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Interior Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Community Services
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs
National Security Policy Studies
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,222

Applied

3,137

Accepted

1,802

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,767

Females Applied

1,742

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,455

Males Applied

1,395

Males Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview
Other requirements:	Reference Letter

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	513	475	560
SAT Math	496	495	610
ACT Composite	19	20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

31,960

Private

Fees

1,050

Full-time student fees

13,680

Room & board

Financial Aid

36,712

Avg. Financial Aid Package

38,684

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,103

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,099

Avg. Loan Aid

23,435

Avg. Grant Aid

6,586

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

93%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

33%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,802

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.4%
Black or African American	8.33%
White or Caucasian	57.75%
Asian	1.41%
Two or more races	5.4%
Other	5.28%

Gender

Male (39.07%)

Female (60.93%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	33%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Gateway Clipper Cruise, Festival of Lights and Globe Fashion Show

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
American Society of Interior Design, student government and Marketing Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

138

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 56

Part-time - 82

Male - 72

Female - 66