La Roche University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with 751 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants, costs an average of $27,449 a year after grants and graduates 46% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
La Roche University acceptance rate and admissions
La Roche University admitted 76% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 480 to 600, math 460 to 600). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
La Roche University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on La Roche University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
La Roche University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $35,684 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,502 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $54,708 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $27,449 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $27,449 a year after grants and scholarships, $27,259 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run La Roche University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
La Roche University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 46% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $57,999 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $26,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 46% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
La Roche University majors and what graduates earn
La Roche University awarded bachelor's degrees in 31 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($92,902).
All 31 majors at La Roche University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at La Roche University
6 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 6 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Master's | 77 | $77,390 | $95,972 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Master's | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at La Roche University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 751 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 54% women, 46% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at La Roche University?
La Roche University admitted 76% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does La Roche University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $35,684. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $27,449 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for La Roche University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 480 to 600 in reading and writing and 460 to 600 in math, and 15 to 22 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is La Roche University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, La Roche University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at La Roche University?
46% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do La Roche University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $57,999 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.