La Roche University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Population
1,700,000
Website
https://www.laroche.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
786
Men / Women
46% / 54%
White
71%
International
15%
Black
8%
Hispanic
4%
Mixed
4%
Asian
3%
Native American
0%
From State
75%
From Region
12%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
19%
Arts
15%
Health Sciences
14%
Computer Science
7%
Education
7%
Physical Sciences & Math
5%
Life & Natural Sciences
4%
Professional
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$34,052
Est. Cost of Attendance
$47,111
10-Year ROI
$121,000
ROI Percentile
33th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
69%
4-Year Graduation Rate
46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
57%
Transfer-Out Rate
16%
Weather
Comfortable Days
115 (84%)
Sunshine Hours
2,021 (3% 🌧️)
Days Without Precipitation
213 (11%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
72%
Yield (Unbound)
10%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
20%
SAT Range
980
–
1160
SAT Math Range
460
–
600
SAT RW Range
480
–
600
ACT Range
15
–
22
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Roche University | 170 | 34% / 66% | 14% | $54,537 | 97% | ||
| Computer Science | 7 — | 71% / 29% | 71% | $66,883 | 73 | 100% | |
| Information Technology | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 40% | $67,343 | 74 | 96% | |
| Chemistry | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,614 | 35 | 100% | |
| Mathematics | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 75% | $60,553 | 62 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 33% | $56,658 | 52 | — | |
| Biology | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $55,187 | 48 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $51,669 | 38 | — | |
| Health Sciences | 15 — | 27% / 73% | 13% | $50,781 | 35 | 97% | |
| Nursing | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $92,164 | 95 | 95% | |
| Radiation Therapy | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $58,145 | 56 | 96% | |
| Accounting | 10 — | 40% / 60% | 10% | $68,559 | 76 | 96% | |
| Business Analytics | 8 — | 50% / 50% | 25% | $59,985 | 60 | 98% | |
| Business Management | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $58,652 | 57 | — | |
| Finance | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $67,513 | 74 | — | |
| International Business | — — | — | — | $59,626 | 60 | — | |
| Marketing | 8 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $53,540 | 43 | 100% | |
| Criminal Justice | 12 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $60,696 | 62 | 94% | |
| Family and Community Services | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 25% | $42,661 | 14 | — | |
| General Studies | — — | — | — | $44,672 | 18 | — | |
| History | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,954 | 19 | — | |
| International Affairs | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 100% | $53,659 | 44 | — | |
| Media Studies | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $49,187 | 31 | — | |
| Political Science | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $55,318 | 49 | — | |
| Psychology | 17 — | 6% / 94% | 18% | $33,279 | 4 | 94% | |
| Sociology | — — | — | — | $45,145 | 19 | — | |
| Writing | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $41,109 | 11 | — | |
| Early Childhood Education | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $66,633 | 73 | 100% | |
| General Education | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 20% | $48,732 | 29 | — | |
| Junior High/Middle School Education | — — | — | — | $60,499 | 61 | — | |
| Advertising Design | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $46,063 | 22 | — | |
| Dance | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $35,760 | 5 | — | |
| Film and Video Arts | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $37,419 | 7 | — | |
| Interior Architecture | 16 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $56,314 | 51 | — | |
| National Security Policy Studies | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $64,360 | 69 | — |