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La Roche College
- 9000 Babcock Blvd
- Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- OPEID College Code: 00398700
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- General Phone: (412) 367-9300
- President: Candace Introcaso
- Website: www.laroche.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,499

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.laroche.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 361 | 583 | 944 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 267 (74%) | 418 (72%) | 685 (73%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 103 (39%) | 192 (46%) | 295 (43%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 200 | 68% |
| ACT ® Exam | 28 | 9% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 510 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 510 |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 18 |
| ACT ® English | 12 | 18 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 18 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 80% | 32% | 44% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,009 | $4,176 | $3,511 | $7,716 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 15 | 23 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 598 | 579 | 474 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,252 | $18,220 | $17,380 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,252 | $18,220 | $17,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,942 | $7,564 | $7,344 |
| Other Expenses | $1,325 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,020 | $7,564 | $7,344 |
| Other Expenses | $1,325 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,325 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $29,519 | $28,084 | $26,824 |
| Out of State | $29,519 | $28,084 | $26,824 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,597 | $28,084 | $26,824 |
| Out of State | $28,597 | $28,084 | $26,824 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $21,577 | $20,520 | $19,480 |
| Out of State | $21,577 | $20,520 | $19,480 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,499 Undergraduate: 1,359 Graduate: 140
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 484 Female: 1,015
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 452 Female: 907
- Graduate Gender Male: 32 Female: 108
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,179 Part-Time: 320
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,139 Part-Time: 220
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 40 Part-Time: 100
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 157 | 10% |
| American Indian | 7 | 0.5% |
| Black | 70 | 5% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1% |
| White | 1,136 | 76% |
| Unknown | 100 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 20 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 424 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 420 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 247 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 135 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 62 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 53 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 77 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 33 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 28 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 332 | 182 | 150 |
| Faculty Status | 192 | 64 | 128 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 192 | 64 | 128 |
| Primarily Instruction | 192 | 64 | 128 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 55 | 55 | - |
| Other Professionals | 39 | 24 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 46 | 39 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 28 | 21 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 7 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,629 (64) | $52,945 (32) | $54,312 (32) |
| Professor | $70,291 (21) | $72,552 (10) | $68,237 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $54,814 (20) | $56,707 (9) | $53,266 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,496 (12) | $43,132 (4) | $43,678 (8) |
| Instructor | $34,636 (6) | $34,636 (6) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $26,010 (5) | $26,010 (3) | $26,010 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,629 (64) | $52,945 (32) | $54,312 (32) |
| Professor | $70,291 (21) | $72,552 (10) | $68,237 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $54,814 (20) | $56,707 (9) | $53,266 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,496 (12) | $43,132 (4) | $43,678 (8) |
| Instructor | $34,636 (6) | $34,636 (6) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $26,010 (5) | $26,010 (3) | $26,010 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 128 | 71 | 57 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 128 | 71 | 57 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Golf | 7 | 7 | - |
| Soccer | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Cross Country | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,384 | $6,661 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $704 | $1,140 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 59% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 58% |
| Female | 59% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 78% |
| Black | 53% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 57% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 43% |
| 5 Years | 57% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 11 | 9 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 8 | 9 |
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