La Roche University
LRU
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-5898
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
La Roche University is a private institution in Pittsburgh with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1140, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 786 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,341 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,972.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1140
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,470
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (69)
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Redhawks
History & Fun Facts
- •It was named in honor of Stephanie Amelia la Roche von Starkenfels, the first Mother Superior of the Sisters of Divine Providence.
- •The first president of the university was Sister Annunciata Sohl, who served until 1968.
- •The college had begun to admit its first lay students by 1965.
- •Although closing the college was considered, de la Salle Mahler, president from 1969 to 1975, carried on.
Source: Wikipedia
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