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La Roche University
Most applicants get into La Roche University — 75.8% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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La Roche University occupies suburban Pittsburgh, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $92,902 four years out. Faculty pay averages $86,496 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 751 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 68.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1055 and 1235 — below the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on La Roche University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to La Roche University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1055 and 1235; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 595 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 505 | 545 | 595 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, La Roche University received 2,063 applications and admitted 1,601 (77.6%), with 172 enrolling.
How La Roche University compares
| La Roche University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.8% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,052 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,341 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, La Roche University's median earnings are $52,341 — below the Pennsylvania benchmark of $62,101. Weigh that against the $34,052 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
La Roche University lists tuition at $34,052 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. La Roche University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $34,052 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 751 undergraduates, La Roche University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
57.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a La Roche University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at La Roche University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,902 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $68,717 |
| Computer Science | $68,248 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,181 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $53,064 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $51,817 |
| Marketing | $51,540 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,184 |
| Psychology, General | $44,709 |
Median earnings for these 9 La Roche University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,341 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 29 additional La Roche University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for La Roche University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1055–1235 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is La Roche University's acceptance rate?
77.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,601 admitted from 2,063 applicants.
How much does La Roche University cost?
At La Roche University, published tuition is $34,052 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is La Roche University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do La Roche University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,341 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Keystone College — 84.8% admitted
- Juniata College — 78.9% admitted
- Lebanon Valley College — 83.8% admitted
- Lincoln University — 65.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.