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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Science & Tech Programs

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Slippery Rock, PA. A Distant Town offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#35 of 262	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#105 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#467 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Contact information for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1383
Phone:	7247389000
Website:	www.sru.edu/
Admissions:	www.sru.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.sru.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

You can apply to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania online at: https://www.sru.edu/admissions/apply-now

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Here’s what Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania admits 72%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 34% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

19% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 610. Math scores were between 480 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 980 to 1190. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ranged between 18 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,571	1,849	72%
Women	3,893	2,771	71%

Can I Afford Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

The average net price after aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $19,524. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,716
In-State Fees	$2,852
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,574
Out-of-State Fees	$3,102
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,568
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$14,676

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania receive some form of financial aid (1,535 students).

Approximately 72% of students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,184 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,080.

Student Loan Debt

61% of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,422 per year.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,110 students enrolled at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,728 undergraduate students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	60
Black or African American	269
Hispanic	235
White	5,617
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	248
Non-Resident	222

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	1,383
Ohio	59
New York	31
Virginia	12
Maryland	10

Additionally, approximately 3.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduate Student Diversity

1,547 of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	17
Black or African American	51
Hispanic	44
White	1,367
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	46
Non-Resident	7

Online Learning at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,495 undergraduate students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania took at least one online class — of those, 247 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 202 students took at least one online class and 1,026 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.