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La Roche University

Also known as: La Roche University, LRU

Private Nonprofit school in McCandless Township, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of Divine Providence, La Roche University enrolls roughly 1,465 students across more than 50 undergraduate programs and several graduate degrees on its 80‑acre suburban campus north of Pittsburgh. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, LRU emphasizes experiential learning, service‑learning, and global citizenship through its required La Roche Experience sequence. The Redhawks compete in NCAA Division III’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference, and the university maintains a student‑faculty ratio of 12:1. Its strengths include nursing, business, and graphic design alongside a robust honors program.

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

La Roche University operates a fully test‑optional admissions policy: applicants may submit SAT or ACT scores (SAT code 2379, ACT code 3607) if they choose, but scores are neither required nor penalized in admissions decisions.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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