La Roche University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
La Roche University is a private nonprofit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with approximately 751 undergraduate students enrolled. La Roche University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,794 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $42,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
La Roche University is a private Catholic university in McCandless, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1963 by the Sisters of Divine Providence and now sits on an 80-acre (32 ha) campus within the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 58% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the upside, the average net price of about $22,000/year is genuinely affordable for a private university, and median debt at graduation sits at a reasonable $19,470. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, Catholic-affiliated campus in Pittsburgh with personalized attention, but make sure to ask the admissions office directly what supports are in place to help students stay on track and complete their degree.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (751 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
Other Schools in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA · Public
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Public
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · Public
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA · Public
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
All school names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with CollegeHelpGuide.