Skip to main content
La Roche University campus
A private, Catholic, co-educational college north of Pittsburgh founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche welcomes students of all religions, ethnic origins and talents. Undergraduates may choose from more than 50 majors, including the top 10 majors most in demand among today’s college students. La Roche combines a quality educational experience with clubs, athletics, social and community volunteer activities, spiritual well-being and more to prepare students for life in a constantly changing global society.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed

Academic programs

  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Art & Design
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Pharmacy
  • Aviation

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Veteran Fee Waiver
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

You should apply as a first year student if you have not yet graduated from high school or you are under the age of 25 and have not been to a post-secondary institution of higher learning. A first year student may have earned college credit while in high school. If you earned college credit beginning the fall after your high school graduation you would be a transfer student. It's free to apply.

International students can learn more at: http://www.laroche.edu/Admissions/International/

Transfer

You should apply as a transfer student if you have graduated high school or earned a GED and have attended a post-secondary institution of higher learning beginning the fall after your high school graduation. A transfer student has earned college credit beginning in the fall after high school graduation. It's free to apply.

International students can learn more at: http://www.laroche.edu/Admissions/International/

Image gallery

View gallery

Additional information

You can learn more about our scholarships and awards at: https://www.laroche.edu/Financial_Aid/Types_of_Aid/La_Roche_Scholarships/.

 

Visit us

We offer a variety of weekday and weekend campus visit options. Learn more about these options and schedule your visit at: https://www.laroche.edu/Admissions/Visit/. You can also view our Virtual Tour at: https://laroche360.com/.

"I felt a sense of belonging and connection to the University community when I started. I have access to valuable resources and opportunities that help me succeed in my academic and professional pursuits.”