La Roche University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,334

2% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$24,233

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

1.04%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

97.4%

3,222 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,068

45.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

55.3%

141 Graduates

About

La Roche University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at La Roche University were Registered Nursing (57 degrees awarded), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (20 degrees), and General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (19 degrees).

In 2022, 443 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at La Roche University. 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (276 degrees), 7.67 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 $31,334, which is $3,004 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at La Roche University was 1.04%, corresponding to 4 out of the 385 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at La Roche University is $31,334, which is $3,004 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,233.

In 2022, 85% of undergraduate students attending La Roche University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,334

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at La Roche University was $31,334. The cost of tuition at La Roche University is $3,004 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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

Average Net Price

$24,233

2022 Value

3.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 La Roche University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,233. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of La Roche University grew by 3.85%.

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

$10,367

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at La Roche University was of $10,367 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.79% between 2021 and 2022.

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

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at La Roche University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 3.41% with respect to 2021, when 88% 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.

1.04%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at La Roche University was 1.04%, which represents 4 out of the 385 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 3,222 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 123% annual growth. Out of those 3,222 applicants, 3,137 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,068 students enrolled at La Roche University in 2022. 24% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

La Roche University has an overall enrollment yield of 4.08%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

3,137

Accepted Out of 3,222

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of La Roche University was 97.4% (3,137 admissions from 3,222 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 98.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 123%, while admissions grew by 121%.

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

24%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

24% of enrolled first-time students at La Roche University in 2022 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 2,068 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at La Roche University is 933 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,135. This means that 45.1% of students enrolled at La Roche University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at La Roche University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.8% White, 3.82% Black or African American, 2.66% Two or More Races, 1.79% Hispanic or Latino, 1.69% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.06% Asian.

Students enrolled at La Roche University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.7%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (5.17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (11.7%) and White Male (11.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at La Roche University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,068 students. The full-time enrollment at La Roche University is 933 and the part-time enrollment is 1,135. This means that 45.1% of students enrolled at La Roche University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

67%

2022 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2022)

White
658 enrolled students
Black or African American
79 enrolled students
Two or More Races
55 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at La Roche University is 31.8% White, 3.82% Black or African American, 2.66% Two or More Races, 1.79% Hispanic or Latino, 1.69% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.06% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% 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, 978 students (47.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 97 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 (276 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 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 (57 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (20 degrees) and General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (19 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Physical Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Business (130 degrees), and Health (133 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 (1,507,189 people), Accountants & auditors (1,072,488 people), Other managers (940,924 people), Software developers (732,737 people), and Financial managers (525,785 people).

The most specialized majors at La Roche University in 2022 are Physical Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Business (130 degrees), Health (133 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (20 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (34 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Physical Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Business (130 degrees), Health (133 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (20 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (34 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Management Science
48 degrees awarded
General Psychology
23 degrees awarded
Radiation Therapist
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at La Roche University was Management Science with 48 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

173

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

270

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 173 degrees were awarded to men at La Roche University, which is 0.641 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (270).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 29 degrees were awarded to men at La Roche University in Management Science, which is 1.53 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 66 degrees were awarded to men at La Roche University in Registered Nursing, which is 22 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 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, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at La Roche University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 2.13% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
276 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at La Roche University is white (276 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

9.26% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
173 degrees awarded
White Male
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at La Roche University is white female (173 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (103 degrees).

Operations

La Roche University has an endowment valued at nearly $12.5M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.69M (−13.5%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, La Roche University had a total salary expenditure of 34.5M. La Roche University employs 22 Assistant professors, 21 Professors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at La Roche University are Female Assistant professor (15), Female Professor (12), and Male Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at La Roche University are: Management, with 37 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 33 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Endowment

$12.5M

2022 Endowment

69%

growth from 2021

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

$4.16M - Federal
$268k - State
$138k - Local

As of 2022, La Roche University received $4.16M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $268k from state grants and contracts, and $138k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13.3M

2022 Salaries

9.58%

growth from 2021

In 2022, La Roche University paid a median of $13.3M in salaries, which represents 38.5% of their overall expenditure ($34.5M) and a 9.58% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.47% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.236% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.63M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, La Roche University paid a total of $3.63M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at La Roche University were Assistant professor with 22 employees, Professor with 21 employees, and Associate professor with 13 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at La Roche University were Management with 37 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at La Roche University was Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, Female Professor with 12 employees, and Male Professor with 9 employees.

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

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