LRC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.76%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1090. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $34,052
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at LRC:
- Total Enrollment: 2,153, including 83 online students
- 1,828 Undergraduate, 325 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.4% men, 56.6% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 57%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 16%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 69%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 72 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 12 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
LRC Overview
La Roche University (LRC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Pittsburgh, PA. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The LRC's tuition & fees is $34,052 for the academic year 2024-2025. 30% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $19,262.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,153 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
LRC's acceptance rate is 75.76% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.75%. The median SAT score is 1090 and the ACT score is 16.
La Roche University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of La Roche University is $34,052. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,628.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $35,010 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,652.
| Undergraduate | $34,052 |
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| Graduate | $17,628 |
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| Undergraduate | $35,010 |
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| Graduate | $16,652 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
La Roche University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at LRC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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