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La Roche is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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, computer science and engineering, and architecture and planning.
Not all applicants to La Roche are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 420 to 530 in 2005.
Approximately 1,707 students study at La Roche (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. La Roche makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school 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
Admissions Phone: (800) 838-4572
Financial Aid Phone: (412) 536-1125
http://www.laroche.edu
La Roche awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 96 | human resources, management science, accounting, business administration, marketing, international business, marketing studies, finance, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 45 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, early childhood education, biology teaching, Spanish teaching, math teaching, chemistry teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | information technology, computer science, computer and info science |
| Medicine | 41 | health professions |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | English composition, sociology, international relations, history, liberal arts and sciences, English, general studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and safety |
| Design | 20 | design and visual communication |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 15 | registered nursing |
| Architecture And Planning | 14 | interior architecture, architectural services |
| Science | 12 | chemistry, biology |
| Media | 12 | media studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | various performing arts, dance |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | human services |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for La Roche in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 323 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 69 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, La Roche had a total enrollment of 1,707 students (1,459 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 88% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
La Roche offers campus housing for 627 of its 1,459 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 838 | 547 | 65% | 305 | 56% |
| Men | 296 | 181 | 61% | 99 | 55% |
| Women | 542 | 366 | 68% | 206 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 838-4572
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,780 |
| Room and board | $ 7,344 |
| Room charge | $ 4,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,744 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
La Roche participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 398700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (412) 536-1125
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $64,971 | 12 | $65,360 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $51,460 | 11 | $51,360 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $42,141 | 9 | $41,580 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $26,361 | 3 | $25,333 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $51,387 | 35 | $51,414 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
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 computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan NCAA athletic conference member
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