La Roche University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 0 reviews
#52 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,153
La Roche University overview
La Roche University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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.

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Ratings

LRC is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for La Roche University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
La Roche University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 940/1200
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 15/22
  • GPA 3.2

Acceptance Rate

75.8%
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  • Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 9.8%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,052
Costs for La Roche University
Fee Cost
Tuition $34,052
Books and Supplies $1,300
Other Fees $1,452
Room and Board $13,390
Budget for Other Expenses $8,136
Total One Year Cost $58,330
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at La Roche University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 35% of students major in Business, 17% in Health Professions, and 9% in Education.

  • Business 35%
  • Health Professions 17%
  • Education 9%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 8%
  • Psychology 7%
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Last updated: August 2026