La Roche College
9000 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
School Description
Provided by La Roche CollegeLA ROCHE COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
La Roche College, a Catholic institution of higher learning, founded and sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of Divine Providence, fosters global citizenship and creates a community of scholars from the region, the nation and around the world. The College integrates liberal arts and professional education in creative ways, empowering all members of our community to become lifelong learners, achieve success in their chosen careers and promote justice and peace in a constantly changing global society.
OBJECTIVES
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To create a seamless learning environment for students by sharing educational responsibilities among all members of the college community and by integrating programs and activities throughout the academic and other dimensions of students' lives
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To enable students, undergraduate and graduate, to acquire the necessary knowledge and competence to be well prepared for employment or for graduate degrees/further study
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To enable students to develop an understanding of the natural world and the diverse cultures of people in a global society
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To provide aesthetic experiences and opportunities that enhance student creativity
* To promote integrative learning and personal growth of students in:
- self-esteem - personal spirituality
- service to others - wellness and health
- respect for the human person - leadership and group participation
- values examination and clarification - respect for the environment
* To encourage in students informed, responsible, and compassionate participation in the resolution of contemporary social, political and moral issues.
LA ROCHE COLLEGE CORE VALUES STATEMENT
La Roche College is a Catholic college, founded and sponsored by the Congregation of Divine Providence. The faculty, staff, and students of La Roche embrace learning, growth, and relationship as the key values of their academic community, and as such:
* We seek to recognize and appreciate the heritage and vision of the Congregation of Divine Providence, founders of La Roche College;
* We actively promote academic excellence, intellectual vitality, and respect for scholarly endeavors;
* We offer excellent instruction and a supportive learning environment, enabling students of all backgrounds to enhance knowledge, strengthen skills, and realize their personal, academic, and professional goals;
* We are a student-centered community, enthusiastically fostering a collaborative learning environment among faculty, staff, and students;
* We respect the dignity of the human person, manifesting that regard in our civility, empathy, and compassion for one another;
* We, as members of the La Roche community, accept the responsibility to conduct ourselves in an ethical manner; our actions are characterized by fairness, intellectual honesty, and integrity;
* We honor individual and cultural diversity;
* We encourage leadership and service to others as we empower students to re-evaluate and ultimately transform their worlds;
* We promote life-long learning by and for all members of the community.
LA ROCHE COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT
As we look to the future of La Roche College, we envision ourselves as an international educational resource with deep roots in the local community. Our distinction lies in our ability to exhibit and embrace the rich cultural diversity characteristic of our nation and world. The La Roche community-students, faculty, and staff- continue its dedication to academic excellence and global awareness. By enabling women and men of wide-ranging backgrounds and ages to deepen their inner lives, cultivate their intellectual power, and achieve their professional goals, La Roche contributes to the advancement of the human community.
La Roche College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaLa Roche College is a private college in McCandless, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. It was founded in 1963 by the Sisters of Divine Providence as a Roman Catholic college and now sits on an campus in McCandless. The current president, Sister Candace Introcaso, CDP, Ph.D., was installed in 2005 and replaced the previous president, Monsignor William Kerr. Recent additions to the school include the Kerr Fitness and Sports Center in 1993 and new residence halls, Bold I and II, in 1997 and 2003, respectively.
Its total enrollment of 1,800 and residence population of 600 makes La Roche a small school, with a community atmosphere.
History
La Roche College was founded in 1963 by the Sisters of Divine Providence as a private college for religious sisters. It was named in honor of Marie de la Roche, the first superior of the Congregation of the Sisters of Divine Providence. The first president of the college was Sister Annunciata Sohl, and served until 1968. The College had begun to admit its first lay students by 1965. The College continued to grow, and two years later, La Roche expanded beyond its leased space to construct the first College building, the John J. Wright Library.
La Roche encountered financial difficulties soon after its founding. Although closing the College was considered, Sister de la Salle Mahler, president from 1969-1975, carried on. The Board amended its charter in 1970 to establish La Roche as an independent, coeducational Catholic institution, while also diversifying course offerings through an affiliation with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. This partnership made available several new areas of study, including graphic and interior design, which count among the College's strongest programs today.
An enrollment boom made the construction of two new residence halls necessary in the mid-1970s. Under College President Sister Mary Joan Coultas (1975-80), the College launched its first capital campaign in 1979, garnering enough to construct the Palumbo Science Center, which opened in 1980. During Sister Margaret Huber's eleven-year tenure as president beginning in 1981, the College continued to grow, marking its 25th anniversary in 1987 with the dedication of the $2.5 million Zappala College Center. The Magdalen Chapel was added in 1990, and 1993 the college opened the Kerr Fitness and Sports Center.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Roman Catholic
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Redhawks
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,551
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 99%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at La Roche College
Associate's Level Programs
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Arts & Humanities
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Architecture
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Interior Architecture
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General Studies
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History
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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Social Sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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International Relations and Affairs
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Psychology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Computer Science
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| Percent of Students International: | 8% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 43% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Division III Independents) Baseball (Division III Independents) Track (Division III Independents) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 16,780 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 600 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,865 | 29% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,051 | 59% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,368 | 89% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,124 | 87% | |
Any Aid: |
89% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 65% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 89% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 410, Math: 420 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 530 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 11% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 15, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 23 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
