Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Online | laroche.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
La Roche University, located in the North Hills suburb of McCandless Township nine miles from downtown Pittsburgh, operates on a 156-acre campus characterized by modern academic buildings and residential facilities. Originally established in 1963 by the Sisters of Divine Providence as a private Catholic institution for religious women, La Roche now serves a diverse student population while maintaining its Catholic heritage. The university offers more than 50 undergraduate programs with particular emphasis on business, design, and health science disciplines, along with several graduate degree options. Students can choose from five residence halls for on-campus living, and the institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Redhawks in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
LRC is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for La Roche College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#677 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#450 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#59 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#49 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#93 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1055/1235 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,160 |
| Room and Board | $13,268 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,660 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,348 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 35% |
| Health Professions | 17% |
| Education | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213358 IPEDS survey data for La Roche College.
Current students may use the La Roche College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025