La Roche University Graduate Schools

La Roche University (referred to as LRC) is a Private, 4 years school located in Pittsburgh, PA. La Roche University is a historically black school. La Roche University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at La Roche University is $17,333 in average. The school has 329 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,068 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

La Roche University (referred to as LRC) is a Private, 4 years school located in Pittsburgh, PA. La Roche University is a historically black school. La Roche University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.
The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1973 - Current[Estimated Date]).
LRC Directory Information
School NameLa Roche University (LRC)
Address9000 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5898
Phone412-367-9300
Webhttps://www.laroche.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.laroche.edu/Admissions/Apply_to_La_Roche
Financial Infohttps://www.laroche.edu/Financial_Aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at La Roche University is $17,333 in average. The school has 329 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,068 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 72 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$17,333
Student Population329
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs72 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at La Roche University is $17,333 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $834.
La Roche University offers the alternative tuition plans.
La Roche University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of La Roche University is $17,333. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 37.36% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$17,640$80
2019-2020$18,420$80
2020-2021$18,840$80
2021-2022$12,539$80
2022-2023$17,203$130
The graduate school tuition & fees of LRC is average compared to private graduate schools in Pennsylvania. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,532 and the Pennsylvania graduate tuition is $28,210 (public) / $20,439 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
La Roche University$17,333
All Graduate Schools$16,006$19,532
Public$11,452$20,604
Private$19,609
Pennsylvania Graduate Schools$20,201$22,268
Public$20,661$28,210
Private$20,439
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $16,158 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at La Roche University. On-campus living costs are increased by 1.89% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $11,477. Off-campus living costs are increased by 1.30% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$11,556$2,430$8,100$3,230
2019-2020$11,910$2,430$8,100$3,230
2020-2021$12,270$2,430$8,100$3,230
2021-2022$12,634$2,430$8,100$3,230
2022-2023$12,886$2,462$8,205$3,272
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $834 at La Roche University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 1.96% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$735
2019-2020$760
2020-2021$760
2021-2022$818
2022-2023$834

Graduate Programs at LRC

La Roche University offers 14 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 112 students have completed their study at La Roche University.
Offered Degrees at La Roche University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree80111
Doctor's degree - other100
Post Bachelor's Degree301
Post Master's Degree200
Total140112
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at La Roche University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration program with 1 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program with 57 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Nurse Anesthetist program with 0 completers.
La Roche University offers 14 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 112 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 111 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 1 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Information Technology11-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Education0-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 77 completers-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse57-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)20-
Business [+] 23 completers-
Accounting4-
Hospitality Administration/Management0-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration19-
Total111
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Total0
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 0 completers-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism0-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1-
Total1
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Nursing Education0-
Nursing Administration0-
Total0

Graduate Student Population at LRC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 301 students enrolled into La Roche University graduate schools where it has total 2,068 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 237 full-time and 64 part-time graduate students. By gender, 66 male and 235 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total30166235
Full-time23746191
Part-tme642044
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 144 White (47.84%), 36 Black/African American (11.96%), 11 Hispanic (3.65%), 11 Asian (3.65%), and 99 students with other races. 51 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total30166235
American Indian/Native American101
Asian1138
Black/African American36531
Hispanic1129
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White14412132
Two More826
Un-Known381721
Non-resident Alien512526
La Roche University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 20 graduate students (6.64% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 184 graduate students (61.13% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total301
Enrolled Online Exclusively20
Enrolled Some Online Courses184
Not in Online Courses97
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at La Roche University. 99 students are aged 20 to 24 (32.89% of total students), 8 students are aged above 50 (2.66%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at La Roche University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total30166235
Age 20-21202
Age 22-24971186
Age 25-291031885
Age 30-34431429
Age 35-3922913
Age 40-49231013
Age 50-64826
Age Un-Known321

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