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La Roche College is a private college located in McCandless, Pennsylvania. The Sisters of Divine Providence established this Roman Catholic college in 1963. The campus is spread across an area of more than 80 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
La Roche College’s athletics department sponsors more than 10 men’s and women’s sports teams, which are nicknamed the Red Hawks. The college is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Eastern College Athletic Conference. The school fields teams in basketball, soccer, baseball, softball and volleyball.
La Roche is in Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. La Roche is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
La Roche offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include design, medicine, and architecture and planning.
Not all applicants to La Roche are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 520 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 400 to 510 in 2007-2008.
Approximately 1,499 students study at La Roche (in 2007-2008).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at La Roche can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Division III Independents athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
La Roche College
9000 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5898
General Phone: (412) 367-9300
http://www.laroche.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 85 | human resources, management science, accounting, marketing, international business, business administration, business management, finance, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Medicine | 44 | health professions |
| Architecture and Planning | 29 | interior architecture, architectural services |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, Spanish teaching, special ed, early childhood education, math teaching, chemistry teaching |
| Design | 21 | design and visual communication, design and applied arts |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | history, English composition, international relations, English, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, general studies, history courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | information technology, computer and info science, computer science |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 7 | communication studies, media studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | dance, various performing arts, dance courses |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | human services |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | film and photography, commercial art |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for La Roche in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 236 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 71 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 22 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, La Roche had a total enrollment of 1,499 students (1,363 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 76% |
| (International Students) | 17% |
| Virgin Islands | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
La Roche offers campus housing for 512 of its 1,363 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,114 | 638 | 57% | 228 | 36% |
| Men | 431 | 248 | 58% | 80 | 32% |
| Women | 683 | 390 | 57% | 148 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,330 |
| Room and board | $ 8,340 |
| Room charge | $ 5,222 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,118 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid:
La Roche participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 398700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 32 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $73,770 | 13 | $68,096 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $56,632 | 11 | $54,049 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $45,413 | 6 | $45,413 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $30,000 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $57,068 | 32 | $56,633 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture and Related Services, Other
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets La Roche Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan NCAA athletic conference member
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