Bachelor in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (Bachelor's)

At La Roche University, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year for full-time students..

Students complete interdisciplinary coursework across humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. They engage in research projects, collaborative seminars, and community-based learning experiences. The programme emphasizes critical thinking and written communication through regular assignments and presentations. Graduates develop a broad foundation suitable for diverse career paths.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across general education, major courses, and elective credits. No practicum, capstone, or thesis is required for this degree.

Graduates pursue roles in education, public service, nonprofit organizations, and administrative support positions.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a completed application form.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

La Roche University began in 1963 when the Sisters of Divine Providence established an independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Its Catholic heritage remains part of campus life, while students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed. The university is residential and offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs.

Academic strengths include education, business, criminal justice, cybersecurity and forensics, psychology, nursing, health and medical sciences, interior architecture and design, and graphic design. Students gain practical experience through the SOLVE Center, where every major includes hands-on work with real organizations and outcomes. Internships, employer partnerships and career preparation are integrated into the student experience. Small classes and personal guidance support students as they prepare for careers and further study.

The campus offers student organizations and NCAA Division III athletics within a community focused on global engagement and cross-cultural learning. International students can use the intensive English as a Second Language program before continuing undergraduate or graduate coursework on campus. The program covers five levels and includes critical reading, analytical writing, oral fluency, listening and notetaking, and grammatical accuracy. Instruction is available in fall, spring and summer, with part-time study subject to visa requirements. A Pathway program may support international students seeking an undergraduate degree.