La Roche College (LRC)

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LRC can be found in Pittsburgh, PA, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. There are around a thousand students enrolled per year at La Roche College.

Many of the students getting into LRC got an SAT score between 870 to 1140, or got accepted with an ACT composite score in the range of 17 to 21. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the LRC average GPA range for accepted students is around 2.80 - 3.04. You can get more information from the admissions office website at laroche.edu.

Overall LRC Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

99.4%

The overall acceptance rate for La Roche College was reported as 99.4% in Fall 2020 with over 1,220 applications submitted to LRC. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • LRC ACT Scores: 17 - 21
  • LRC Average GPA: 2.80 - 3.04

How Hard Is It to Get into La Roche College?

Applicant Selectivity: Low

When considering the average GPA and SAT/ACT scores of students accepted to La Roche College and comparing to other schools nationwide, applicant selectivity is lower than most other schools.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for LRC has been on an upward trend when compared to previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 92.3%
  • 2017-2018: 96.6%
  • 2018-2019: 99.4%
  • 2019-2020: 99.4%
  • Projected LRC Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 91.1%

How Does LRC Compare?

99.4%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for LRC is seventy-five percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Point Park University73.1%
Carlow University91.8%
Chatham University62.2%
Robert Morris University84.5%
Geneva College53.2%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants1,22041.1%58.9%
Admitted1,21341.3%58.7%
Enrolled20542.0%58.0%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to LRC (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading450 - 590
Math420 - 550
Total Score870 - 1140
ACT®Score Range
English16 - 23
Math16 - 23
Composite Score17 - 21
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