La Roche University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,960

2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,638

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

77.6%

2,063 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,618

36.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.1%

124 Graduates

About

La Roche University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at La Roche University were Registered Nursing (122 degrees awarded), Nurse Anesthetist (19 degrees), and General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (16 degrees).

In 2023, 399 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at La Roche University. 71.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (237 degrees), 6.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at La Roche University is $31,960, which is $2,680 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at La Roche University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 410 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at La Roche University is $31,960, which is $2,680 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,638.

In 2023, 39% of undergraduate students attending La Roche University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,960

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at La Roche University was $31,960. The cost of tuition at La Roche University is $2,680 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$24,638

2023 Value

1.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 La Roche University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,638. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of La Roche University grew by 1.67%.

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

$10,546

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at La Roche University was of $10,546 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.72% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at La Roche University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 54.1% with respect to 2022, when 85% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at La Roche University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 410 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

La Roche University received 2,063 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 36% annual growth. Out of those 2,063 applicants, 1,601 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,618 students enrolled at La Roche University in 2023. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

La Roche University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,601

Accepted Out of 2,063

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of La Roche University was 77.6% (1,601 admissions from 2,063 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 97.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 36%, while admissions declined by 49%.

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

12%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

12% of enrolled first-time students at La Roche University in 2023 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 2,618 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at La Roche University is 949 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,669. This means that 36.2% of students enrolled at La Roche University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at La Roche University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.9% White, 15.5% Two or More Races, 4.58% Black or African American, 2.9% Asian, 2.33% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.115% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at La Roche University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Two or More Races Female (3.77%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42%), followed by White Male (13.7%) and Black or African American Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at La Roche University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,618 students. The full-time enrollment at La Roche University is 949 and the part-time enrollment is 1,669. This means that 36.2% of students enrolled at La Roche University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

73%

2023 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 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
1,279 enrolled students
Two or More Races
406 enrolled students
Black or African American
120 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at La Roche University is 48.9% White, 15.5% Two or More Races, 4.58% Black or African American, 2.9% Asian, 2.33% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.115% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 465 students (17.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 171 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 (237 degrees awarded). There were 6.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at La Roche University is Registered Nursing (122 degrees awarded), followed by Nurse Anesthetist (19 degrees) and General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (16 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (9 degrees awarded), Health (194 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 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 (1,534,627 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (273,933 people), Other managers (262,811 people), Medical & health services managers (211,693 people), and Postsecondary teachers (195,029 people).

The most specialized majors at La Roche University in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (9 degrees awarded), Health (194 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), Psychology (21 degrees), and English (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at La Roche University are Architecture and Related Services (9 degrees awarded), Health (194 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), Psychology (21 degrees), and English (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,936,566 people), Computer Systems Design (1,166,564 people), Elementary & secondary schools (941,461 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (767,153 people), and Banking & related activities (569,099 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.

Most Common (2023)

Radiation Therapist
18 degrees awarded
General Psychology
17 degrees awarded
Information Technology
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at La Roche University was Radiation Therapist with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at La Roche University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

114

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

285

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 114 degrees were awarded to men at La Roche University, which is 0.4 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (285).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at La Roche University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.118 times less than the 119 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 119 degrees were awarded to men at La Roche University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.5 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 43% of students graduating from La Roche University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at La Roche University is Female and Two or More Races (80% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.806% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
237 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at La Roche University is white (237 degrees awarded). There were 6.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

9.27% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
179 degrees awarded
White Male
58 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at La Roche University is white female (179 degrees awarded). There were 3.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (58 degrees).

Operations

La Roche University has an endowment valued at nearly $12.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 554k (4.34%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, La Roche University had a total salary expenditure of 33.9M. La Roche University employs 21 Professors, 17 Assistant professors and 15 Associate professors. Most academics at La Roche University are Female Assistant professor (14), Female Professor (13), and Male Associate 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 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Endowment

$12.8M

2023 Endowment

2.06%

growth from 2022

La Roche University has an endowment valued at about $12.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of La Roche University grew 2.06% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges 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 Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$68.9k - Federal
$105k - State
$92.4k - Local

As of 2023, La Roche University received $68.9k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $105k from state grants and contracts, and $92.4k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$12.9M

2023 Salaries

3.17%

decline from 2022

In 2023, La Roche University paid a median of $12.9M in salaries, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($33.9M) and a 3.17% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.58% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.47% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.47M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, La Roche University paid a total of $3.47M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 27% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at La Roche University were Professor with 21 employees, Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Associate professor with 15 employees.

In 2023, 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 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at La Roche University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Female Professor with 13 employees, and Male Associate professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at La Roche University.

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