La Roche University Acceptance Rate
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,063
- Admitted
- 1,601
- Yield
- 10.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, La Roche University's acceptance rate has fallen from 93.9% in 2014–15 to 77.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 990 to 2,063 (+108%) over that period.
Its 77.6% rate makes La Roche University more selective than about 47% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 61%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (82.8% for women vs 72.7% for men, a 10.1-point gap). La Roche University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 10.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 990 | 930 | 93.9% | 223 |
| 2015–16 | 1,167 | 1,114 | 95.5% | 291 |
| 2016–17 | 1,320 | 1,218 | 92.3% | 265 |
| 2017–18 | 1,197 | 1,156 | 96.6% | 227 |
| 2018–19 | 1,309 | 1,301 | 99.4% | 225 |
| 2019–20 | 1,220 | 1,213 | 99.4% | 205 |
| 2020–21 | 1,846 | 1,272 | 68.9% | 203 |
| 2021–22 | 1,444 | 1,417 | 98.1% | 148 |
| 2022–23 | 3,222 | 3,137 | 97.4% | 128 |
| 2023–24 | 2,063 | 1,601 | 77.6% | 172 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,002 | 830 | 82.8% |
| Men | 1,061 | 771 | 72.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–640 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 505–595 |
How La Roche University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is La Roche University's acceptance rate?
La Roche University's acceptance rate is 77.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,601 admitted of 2,063 applicants).
Is La Roche University test optional?
La Roche University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to La Roche University?
La Roche University received 2,063 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,601.
What SAT score do you need for La Roche University?
Admitted students at La Roche University typically scored 550–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 505–595 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is La Roche University getting harder to get into?
La Roche University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 93.9% in 2014–15 to 77.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.laroche.edu/.