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Official website
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La Roche College
La Roche University, formerly known as La Roche College, is a private Catholic institution located in McCandless, Pennsylvania, a suburban community north of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of Divine Providence, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a range of liberal arts, professional, and pre-professional disciplines. It became a university in 2019, reflecting its expanded academic offerings and mission to serve a diverse student population.
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Times Higher Education #21 · 2026Times Higher Education #21 · 2025Times Higher Education #210 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, Pittsburgh metropolitan area
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
2/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Top Recruiters
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Student Life
2,500 students (100 international)
Campus: Suburban, Pittsburgh metropolitan area
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
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John J. Wright LibraryResidence HallsDining ServicesKerr Fitness & Sports CenterAcademic Classrooms
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 80%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 80%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school