La Roche College

Overview

La Roche College is a Comprehensive 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
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration, Management And Operations Related
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Related
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Community Services
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Medical Radiologic Technology
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice Related
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dance
Design And Visual Communications
Film/video And Photographic Arts Related

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,197

Applied

1,156

Accepted

1,378

Enrolled

Female Admissions

631

Females Applied

613

Females Accepted

97%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

566

Males Applied

543

Males Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 2 recommendations
Recommended	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	527	480	590
SAT Math	208	470	550
ACT Composite	21	18	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

27,714

Fees

850

Full-time student fees

11,556

Room & board

7,316

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

31,921

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,358

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,722

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,308

Avg. Loan Aid

19,616

Avg. Grant Aid

8,332

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

93%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

28%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,378

Total Undergrad students

15%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.41%
Black or African American	9.51%
White or Caucasian	62.99%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.36%
Asian	1.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	2.03%
Other	4.43%

Gender

Male (45.43%)

Female (54.57%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	37%

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 Visions (environmental 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	No		No
Basketball			No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Golf	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Soccer	No		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			No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No		No
Tennis	No		No
Volleyball	No		No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

210

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 65

Part-time - 145

Male - 100

Female - 110

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