Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	2	3
Science	3	4
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies	2
History	2
Academic Electives	2	3

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

9000 Babcock Boulevard

City, State, Zip

Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5898

Phone

(412) 536-1271

Fax

(412) 536-1075

E-mail

admissions@laroche.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

September 15

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted, supplemental forms required

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Recommended for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

97% of 1,197 applicants were admitted

Women

97% of 631 applicants were admitted

Men

96% of 566 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

389 (34%) of 1,156 admitted students enrolled

Women

211 (34%) of 613 admitted students enrolled

Men

178 (33%) of 543 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.30

3.75 and Above

21%

3.50 - 3.74

15%

3.25 - 3.49

12%

3.00 - 3.24

18%

2.50 - 2.99

22%

2.00 - 2.49

11%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

208 average
470-550 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

0%

Score of 600 - 700

10%

Score of 500 - 600

48%

Score of 400 - 500

34%

Score of 300 - 400

8%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

527 average
480-590 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

1%

Score of 600 - 700

19%

Score of 500 - 600

46%

Score of 400 - 500

30%

Score of 300 - 400

4%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

21 average
18-23 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

4%

Score of 24 - 29

20%

Score of 18 - 23

53%

Score of 12 - 17

23%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 8%
Top quarter: 30%
Top half: 71%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

0%

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$43,750

Tuition and Fees

$28,564

Room and Board

$11,556

Books and Supplies

$1,200

Other Expenses

$2,430

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline May 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning November 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003987	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

189 (83.6%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

182 (96.3%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

182 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

67 (36.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

93%

Average Award

$32,879

Need-Based Gift

Received by 142 (78.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,712

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 158 (86.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,415

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 182 (100.0%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

7 (3.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,928

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

850 (73.1%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

800 (94.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

796 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

298 (37.4%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

94%

Average Award

$30,310

Need-Based Gift

Received by 589 (74.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,593

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 678 (85.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,303

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 699 (87.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

50 (4.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,408

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

74%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$27,298

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

15.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

3.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

955

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,544

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Computer and information sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering, physical therapy, physician's assistant, speech language pathologist, athletic trainer, occupational therapy with Duquesne University; pharmacy, dental and medical with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine; software engineering with Gannon University

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

65

Part-Time Faculty

145

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

26%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 23% of classes
10-19 students: 43% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 8% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 55% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 43% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

298,051

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

Not Reported

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science, Master of Science in Nursing

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Pittsburgh Population

306,211

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

43 acres

Weather

Temperature

18.5 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September

Rain

153 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

10 mile(s) from campus in Pittsburgh

Nearest Train Station

10 mile(s) from campus in Pittsburgh

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing

Students in College Housing

37% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

63%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Redhawks

School Colors

Red, white, and black

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, weight lifting

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

radio station, student newspaper, american society of interior design, student government, visions (environmental club)

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,378

Women

752 (54.6%)

Men

626 (45.4%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,163

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.1% Asian
11.2% Black/African-American
4.0% Hispanic/Latino
2.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
74.5% White
5.2% Unknown

International Students.

15.5% from 27 countries

Average Age

23

All Graduate Students

157

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

68.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

34.6%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

49.6%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

51.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported