La Roche University

www.laroche.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,600

2% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,108

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

75.8%

1,976 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,153

41.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56.2%

122 Graduates

About

La Roche University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at La Roche University were Registered Nursing (77 degrees awarded), Computer Systems Analysis (20 degrees), and Middle School Education & Teaching (11 degrees).

In 2024, 311 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at La Roche University. 67.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (195 degrees), 8.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at La Roche University is $32,600, which is $8,600 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at La Roche University is $32,600, which is $8,600 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,108.

In 2024, 30% of undergraduate students attending La Roche University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,600

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at La Roche University was $32,600. The cost of tuition at La Roche University is $8,600 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of La Roche University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,108

2024 Value

2.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 La Roche University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,108. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of La Roche University grew by 2.15%.

This chart compares the average net price of La Roche University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,065

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at La Roche University was of $11,065 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.93% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at La Roche University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

30% of undergraduate students at La Roche University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 23.1% with respect to 2023, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at La Roche University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

La Roche University received 1,976 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.22% annual growth. Out of those 1,976 applicants, 1,497 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,153 students enrolled at La Roche University in 2024. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

La Roche University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.75%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,497

Accepted Out of 1,976

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of La Roche University was 75.8% (1,497 admissions from 1,976 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 77.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 4.22%, while admissions declined by 6.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of La Roche University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

16% of enrolled first-time students at La Roche University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

La Roche University had a total enrollment of 2,153 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at La Roche University is 903 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,250. This means that 41.9% of students enrolled at La Roche University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at La Roche University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.4% White, 6.18% Black or African American, 4.46% Two or More Races, 4.13% Asian, 2.93% Hispanic or Latino, 0.232% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0929% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at La Roche University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.5%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Black or African American Female (3.71%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.3%), followed by White Male (16.3%) and Black or African American Female (11.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at La Roche University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,153 students. The full-time enrollment at La Roche University is 903 and the part-time enrollment is 1,250. This means that 41.9% of students enrolled at La Roche University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at La Roche University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at La Roche University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), La Roche University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at La Roche University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,472 enrolled students
Black or African American
133 enrolled students
Two or More Races
96 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at La Roche University is 68.4% White, 6.18% Black or African American, 4.46% Two or More Races, 4.13% Asian, 2.93% Hispanic or Latino, 0.232% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0929% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 121 students (5.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 107 more women than men received degrees from La Roche University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at La Roche University is white (195 degrees awarded). There were 8.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at La Roche University is Registered Nursing (77 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Systems Analysis (20 degrees) and Middle School Education & Teaching (11 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at La Roche University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (16 degrees awarded), Health (112 degrees), and English (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La Roche University are Registered nurses (1,523,461 people), Software developers (658,549 people), Other managers (305,958 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (187,887 people), and Medical & health services managers (181,290 people).

The most specialized majors at La Roche University in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (16 degrees awarded), Health (112 degrees), English (5 degrees), Protective Services (13 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (32 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La Roche University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at La Roche University are Architecture and Related Services (16 degrees awarded), Health (112 degrees), English (5 degrees), Protective Services (13 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (32 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La Roche University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,727,683 people), Computer Systems Design (728,692 people), Elementary & secondary schools (602,809 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (404,156 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (384,009 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by La Roche University.

Criminalistics And Criminal Science

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at La Roche University was Criminalistics And Criminal Science with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at La Roche University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

102

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

209

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 102 degrees were awarded to men at La Roche University, which is 0.488 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (209).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at La Roche University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 17 degrees were awarded to men at La Roche University in Computer Systems Analysis, which is 5.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at La Roche University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.57 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 45% of students graduating from La Roche University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
195 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at La Roche University is white (195 degrees awarded). There were 8.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

3.54% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
192 degrees awarded
White Female
192 degrees awarded
White Female
191 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at La Roche University is white female (192 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (192 degrees).

Operations

La Roche University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.51M (11%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, La Roche University had a total salary expenditure of 32.3M. La Roche University employs 19 Professors, 18 Assistant professors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at La Roche University are Female Assistant professor (14), Female Professor (11), and Male Professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at La Roche University are: Management, with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

Endowment

$13.8M

2024 Endowment

7.77%

growth from 2023

La Roche University has an endowment valued at about $13.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of La Roche University grew 7.77% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at La Roche University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$58.3k - Federal
$18.7k - State
$79.6k - Local

As of 2024, La Roche University received $58.3k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $18.7k from state grants and contracts, and $79.6k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$12.6M

2024 Salaries

2.05%

decline from 2023

In 2024, La Roche University paid a median of $12.6M in salaries, which represents 39% of their overall expenditure ($32.3M) and a 2.05% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.17% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.58% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, La Roche University paid a total of $3.24M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at La Roche University were Management with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

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