Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
1,465 Total Students
Established in 1963
Fall, Spring, Summer
INTAKES
11:1
Student:Faculty Ratio
69%
Acceptance Rate Undergraduate
55%
Acceptance Rate Graduate
ABOUT
In McCandless, Pennsylvania, there is a private university called La Roche University. It was established in 1963 as a Roman Catholic college by the Sisters of Divine Providence and is today located on an 80-acre (320,000 m2) campus near McCandless, in the Pittsburgh Diocese.
-La Roche University is ranked #130 out of 181 Regional Universities North by US News & World Report. It is also ranked #22 in the category of "Top Performers on Social Mobility".
A Best University in the North, U.S. News & World Report
A Regional University in the North for Most International Students, U.S. News & World Report
Best Northeastern College, The Princeton Review
Catholic College of Distinction, Colleges of Distinction
Pennsylvania College of Distinction, Colleges of Distinction
Career Development College of Distinction, Colleges of Distinction
A top 25 baccalaureate college hosting international students, Institute of International Education
THE APPLICATION FEE TO LA ROCHE UNIVERSITY IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs If you apply through Grad-Dreams
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT LA ROCHE UNIVERSITY
English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements
TOEFL
IELTS
PTE
79
6.5
53
Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free
SAT
GRE
GMAT
1120
not require
not require
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements
FACTS
Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of Divine Providence
Private, Catholic university
Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Total enrollment: 934
Undergraduate enrollment: 899
Graduate enrollment: 35
Academic offerings: Undergraduate degrees in over 50 majors, graduate degrees in over 20 programs
Bold Hall: Bold Hall is a traditional residence hall that houses first-year students. It has a variety of room configurations, including single, double, and triple rooms. Bold Hall also has a laundry facility, a game room, and a study lounge.
Schneider Hall: Schneider Hall is a traditional residence hall that houses sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It has a variety of room configurations, including single, double, and triple rooms. Schneider Hall also has a laundry facility, a game room, and a study lounge.
Peters Hall: Peters Hall is an apartment-style residence hall that houses upperclassmen. It has one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Peters Hall also has a kitchen, a living room, and a bathroom.
Vincentian Village: Vincentian Village is a suite-style residence hall that houses upperclassmen. It has two-bedroom suites with a private bathroom. Vincentian Village also has a kitchen, a living room, and a study lounge.
