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La Roche College, also known as LRC, is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1963 by the Sisters of Divine Providence and was named after Marie de la Roche. Sister Annunciata Sohl became the college's first president. The campus spreads across an area of more than 80 acres in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. LRC offers over 50 undergraduate majors and approximately 20 undergraduate minors. In fact, the college attracts students from 21 different countries. It is made up of the following academic units:
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Graduate Studies & Adult Education
- School of The Professions
LRC has more than 30 student clubs and organizations including the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, American Society of Interior Designers, History Club, Science Club, Campus Ministry, Zeta Alpha Pi, Student Accounting Association, and American Criminal Justice Association.
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Campus Location9000 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5898
USA
Main Tel: (412) 367-9300
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
La Roche College HighlightsWhere La Roche College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in architecture and planning, design, and medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 236 | 50 | | Master | 71 | 3 | | Associate | 22 | 3 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | 7 | 3 |
La Roche StudentsThe student enrollment at La Roche was 1,499 in 2007-2008 (1,363 full-time equivalent). About 35% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 65% of the class. Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students and graduate students are 10%. About 17% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 83% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 20,330 | | Room | $ 5,222 | | Board | $ 3,118 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid: La Roche participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 63 |
Housing and MealsLa Roche provides on-campus housing for 512 of its 1,363 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
La Roche AthleticsLa Roche is in the Division III Independents for major sports.
La Roche Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 58% | | Women | 57% | | All | 57% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 400-520 | | Math | 400-510 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (29 awarded) - Architecture and Related Services
- Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (85 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Science
- Marketing
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
DESIGN (21 awarded) - Design and Applied Arts
- Design and Visual Communications
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (3 awarded) - Dance
- Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (23 awarded) - Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (18 awarded) - English Composition
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (2 awarded) - Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
MEDIA (7 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication and Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (12 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (44 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (44 awarded) - Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (1 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (0 awarded) - Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (10 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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