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What's it like at La Roche University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at La Roche. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Cloudy
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
34°
Average winter temp
70°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D3

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at La Roche University:

90°
76.7
63.3
50.0
36.7
23.3
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Cloudy
Are we sure the sun exists?
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Snowfall
Heavy
Do you wanna build a snowman?
21-34 inches of snow / year

Geography

La Roche University is in a suburban setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Pittsburgh International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb
Closest national park
Shendoah tl Pk (151 mi)
Distance to coast
Great Lakes (101 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at La Roche University.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

Pennsylvania elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Pennsylvania's gun laws are:

Institutional
Each school can set its own policy.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with La Roche University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. La Roche University is affiliated with:

Roman Catholic
Catholic

Student Life

Eager to get involved at La Roche University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. American Society of Interior Design
  2. 2. student government
  3. 3. Marketing Club
  1. 1. Gateway Clipper Cruise
  2. 2. Festival of Lights
  3. 3. Globe Fashion Show

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