La Roche University

La Roche University is a private Catholic university in McCandless, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1963 by the Sisters of Divine Providence and now sits on an 80-acre (320,000 m2) campus within the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

La Roche University
Former name
La Roche College (1963–2019)
Motto"Engaging Minds. Embracing the World."
TypePrivate
Established1963 (1963)
Religious affiliation
Catholic
(Sisters of Divine Providence)
Academic affiliations
ACCU
CIC
Endowment$3.4 million
PresidentHoward Ishiyama (Interim President)
ProvostHoward Ishiyama
Students1,465
Undergraduates1,103
Location
McCandless Township
,
Pennsylvania
,
U.S.

40.568°N 80.014°W / 40.568; -80.014
CampusSuburban, 80 acres (32 ha)
Colors   Red & white
NicknameRedhawks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – AMCC
MascotRed Hawk
Websitelaroche.edu
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