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Your chances of getting into La Roche College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

97.4%
Admission Difficulty for La Roche College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at LRC is 97.4%.  Its admission rate is the 121st lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into LRC and can you get accepted?

La Roche College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,137 out of the 3,222 who applied were admitted.

La Roche College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.2. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 4% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into LRC?

97% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to La Roche College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.2 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1070 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

LRC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.2

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into La Roche College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into LRC are to have around a 3.2 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.2 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as LRC accepts 97% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at LRC is 3.2 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #88 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since LRC is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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LRC SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to La Roche College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 24% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

970-1170

Applicants Submitting SAT 

24%
SAT Scores for La Roche College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 475
Math 25th Percentile 495
Composite 25th Percentile 970
SAT Scores for La Roche College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 560
Math 75th Percentile 610
Composite 75th Percentile 1170
Average SAT Score 1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to La Roche College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at LRC is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 970-1170. Students who get into La Roche College score in the top 66 percent of all SAT test takers..  LRC ranks #90 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. LRC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 970 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 970, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 870, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

La Roche College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1070, you have around a 97% chance of being admitted. A 1170 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 98% chance of getting in.

La Roche College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1170 and Above Good >98%
1070 to 1170 Avg + 97%-98%
970 to 1070 Avg - 94%-97%
870 to 970 Reach 90%-94%
Less than 870 Low <90%
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LRC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

4%
ACT Scores for La Roche College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 20
Composite 25th Percentile 20
ACT Scores for La Roche College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 27
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into LRC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to LRC is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 26.  The school ranks #53 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 17.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to La Roche College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as La Roche College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into LRC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 97% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 26 ACT score.

La Roche College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >98%
23 to 26 Avg + 97%-98%
20 to 23 Avg - 94%-97%
17 to 20 Reach 90%-94%
Less than 17 Low <90%
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High School Class Rank

63% of La Roche College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 26% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted La Roche College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 8%
Top 25% of class 26%
Top 50% of class 63%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

La Roche College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,767 1,455 3,222
Accepted 1,742 1,395 3,137
Acceptance Rate 99% 96% 97%
Enrolled 78 50 128
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 4% 4% 4%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

239

Applicants have 239 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to La Roche College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to La Roche College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

La Roche College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at La Roche College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because La Roche College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.2 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1070 and ACT of 23 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213358 IPEDS survey data for La Roche College.

Last updated February 24, 2024