About La Roche College

Founded in 1963, La Roche College. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,406 full time undergraduate students, and 149 full time graduate students.

The La Roche College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 62 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at La Roche College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate92%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range810-1020
ACT Range17-23

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

56% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 11% were in the top quarter, and 8% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at La Roche College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
63%
“We know about current events and vote”
38%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
50%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
13%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
88%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
88%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
63%
“We know about current events and vote”
38%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
50%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
13%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
88%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
88%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    28 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    23 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    31 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    34 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    34 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    34 Students rated school activities 3.2 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    34 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    34 Students rated academics 3.6 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

La Roche College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of La Roche College?

10 Students rated La Roche College

Isabella - 07/29/2019

La Roche College has a great campus located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. It's small, but that doesn't stop it from standing out in diversity and academics. What I love most about La Roche is it's encouraging and friendly atmosphere and that it's so diverse! I have had the chance to learn about so many different cultures and even create friendships with people from all over the world!!! There are even study abroad opportunities every semester that are covered by tuition costs!! Also great scholarship opportunities available to students.

riley - 07/11/2018

I love La Roche! I think it's a great environment. The class sizes are smaller so the teacher always knows your name and it's easy to ask questions. Also, the private bathrooms in the dorm rooms are great to have and the dorm sizes are the biggest of the five colleges I visited. There are many great resources on campus and there's a free study abroad program after your sophomore year. They also support those who need help with tuition costs and give out great scholarships for academics.

James - 07/05/2018

Great place to be, small school so you get individual attention and you develop a relationship with your professors. They care about you and your future. College is an investment and will result in debt. Get the most for your money and go to a school where they will treat you as an individual. If you are into frat houses and burning couches, this isn't the place for you. If you are serious about your future and education, give this school serious consideration.

Madison - 07/02/2018

La Roche College is a close-knit community of students. It is a great school for those wishing to socialize and engage with the entire school community. One of the best parts of La Roche is the small class size with easy one-on-one time professors. The professors are generally very helpful.

La Roche College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at La Roche College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for La Roche College is 92%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Have fun, but do your work. Find things that make you happy and makes you fit in with the right type of people at college. stay out of trouble. Make fun of the college that you chose to go to.

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Most people on La Roche's Campus commute to school. I too was a commuter, so I am not personally familiar with too many on-campus activities. I made many friends at La Roche, but won't necessiarly stay in touch with them. You really only get to know people who are in the same major as you- espically if you do not live on campus. La Roche is small and intimate, and there is NO drinking on campus.

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  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I person that likes one- one time with teachers and and students. Like having International diverity in school. Love having friends and being a small family. Knowing everyone at your school.

    Read all 8 answers

  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    La Roche has a very diverse student community.

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Poor facilities for the Graphic Designers, and we're the major that keeps the college going

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  7. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The tuition is so high, and there is not many things to keep you occupied at school. If your out of state the school does not provide shuttle transportation to the store. Or if you have to go to a class that is off campus you have to find your own transportation.

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    Career fococused, educationally driven, hard-working, artistic., aestetically endowed, very diverse, but open-minded, spirited and spiritual.

    Read all 4 answers

  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I found my school to be very dedicated to getting me the best education I could possibly have. My last school did not really help me to succeed and did not care about their students.

    Read all 4 answers

  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Basketball team and Baseball team. Divine Providence Nuns. Kerns Spiritual Center. Location, Location, Location. Chinese food cafe. Quiet study spaces.

    Read all 3 answers

  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who is outgoing and looking for on campus fun shouldn't go here.

    Read all 3 answers

  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When I brag about my school I always let my friends know that La Roche has an amazing dance department.

    Read all 3 answers

  13. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Sports whether you play or attend games, many students participate in so many ways. Many students take part in Resident Assistant activities from game nights, to mocktails, to karaoke.

    Read all 1 answers

  14. What's unique about your campus?

    I like how it is very ethnically and culturally diverse here. You walk around campus and hear five different languages!

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

55%

female

45%

male

1,406

Total Undergrad Enrollment

149

Total Grad Students

15%

Out-Of-State

72%

In-State

13%

International

Organizations

52

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

42%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
10%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
60%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

90% of students attending La Roche College receive some sort of financial aid. 33% were awarded federal grants. While 54% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$27,000

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$10,924

Room and Board

39,124

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$19,920
$30 - $48K
$19,530
$48 - $75K
$19,214
$75 - $110K
$22,164
$110K & UP
$25,721

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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