La Roche University Named a Best Mid-Atlantic College by The Princeton Review for 2027

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2026 – La Roche University once again has been named one of the best colleges in the Mid-Atlantic by The Princeton Review, earning a place on the education services company’s 2027 Best Colleges: Region by Region list.

La Roche is one of 98 colleges selected for The Princeton Review’s Best in the Mid-Atlantic list for 2027. The Mid-Atlantic region includes colleges and universities in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

The Princeton Review selected 630 colleges across seven regions for its 2027 Best Colleges: Region by Region feature, recognizing institutions it considers academically outstanding and worthy of consideration by prospective students. The regional lists are not ranked.

“Being recognized again by The Princeton Review affirms what we strive to provide every day at La Roche: an academically strong education that combines real-world learning with a genuine commitment to student success,” said Provost and Dean of the Faculty Gregor Thuswaldner, Ph.D. “Our faculty challenge students to grow intellectually while preparing them to pursue meaningful careers and lives of purpose. With 97% of our graduates achieving positive career outcomes within a year of graduation, we see the results of that commitment in the success of our students.”

The Princeton Review’s profile of La Roche provides prospective students with information about academic programs, admissions, financial aid, campus life, and other aspects of the student experience.

The complete 2027 Best Colleges: Region by Region lists and college profiles are available at PrincetonReview.com.

About La Roche University: An independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, cybersecurity and forensics, psychology, nursing, and health and medical sciences, as well as interior architecture & design and graphic design. This residential university provides a vibrant campus community for women and men enjoying multiple student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.

About The Princeton Review: The Princeton Review is an education services company providing college and graduate school admissions resources, test preparation, tutoring, books, and school rankings. The Princeton Review is not affiliated with Princeton University. For more information, visit PrincetonReview.com.

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