At a glance
Average net price
$20,794
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.2%
Admission rate
76%
Undergrad size
751
In-state tuition
$34,052
Out-of-state tuition
$34,052
Cost of attendance
$47,111
Median earnings (10y)
$52,341
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,055
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 68.8%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (21%), social sciences (19%), health (19%).
- STEM15%
- Health19%
- Business19%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services8%
- Health professions18.8%~141 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business18.8%~141 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology9.7%~73 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture8.6%~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science6.5%~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.8%~28 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences3.8%~28 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.7%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.7%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics2.1%~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.6%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.5%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
37 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 198 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 59 | $38,753 | $25,497 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 40 | $28,626 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 38 | $47,531 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 28 | $34,420 | $31,617 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 27 | $42,718 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 23 | $32,711 | $26,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 23 | $59,802 | $31,135 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 23 | $40,685 | $25,500 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Master's | 20 | $175,085 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 20 | $40,621 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Interior Architecture. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 14 | $35,859 | $25,956 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 12 | $55,947 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 11 | $35,823 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About La Roche University
La Roche University is a small institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 751 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at La Roche University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,794 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $34,052 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $47,111 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 68.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,341 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
La Roche University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (21% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
La Roche University accepts 76% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,055. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (suburb), La Roche University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about La Roche University
Q.How much does La Roche University cost?
The average net price at La Roche University is $20,794 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $47,111.
Q.What is the graduation rate at La Roche University?
La Roche University has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into La Roche University?
La Roche University admits 76% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do La Roche University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median La Roche University graduate earns $52,341 per year.
Q.What is tuition at La Roche University?
Published tuition is $34,052 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is La Roche University located?
La Roche University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (ZIP 15237).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with La Roche University at their official website.