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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Overview

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. Slippery Rock is a good match for students who enjoy small-town life.

What Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Known For?

1,984 Undergraduate Awards
$23,363 Avg Cost After Aid
74% Acceptance Rate
  • The doctor's degree is the highest award offered at SRU.
  • For the 2017-2018 academic year, 84% of the faculty were full-time.
  • Students who graduate from SRU with a bachelor's degree make about $41,700 a year. That's 2% more than those who graduate from other schools.
  • On average, it takes about 4.2 years for students from SRU to earn a bachelor's degree. This is excellent when compared to the average of 4.4 years.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Rankings

According to our 2022 analysis, SRU is ranked #336 out of 2,587 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 15% of all schools in the nation.

These rankings may look different from those published by other outlets, because we use an outcomes-based approach rather than a subjective one. We get our data from a number of places, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard. For more information, check out our rankings and methodology page.

Program Level Awards

These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at SRU.

Rank Ranking Name Share
#3 Best Recreation Administration Master’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#3 Best Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#14 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Master’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#35 Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#35 Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#36 Best Engineering Technologies Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#46 Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#49 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#54 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#191 Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It

Awards From Around the Web

The following table lists some notable awards SRU has earned from around the web.

Rank Ranking Name Source
#1 Best Quality Control Technology Schools College Factual
#1 Best Occupational Safety & Health Technology Schools College Factual
#19 Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Degree Schools College Factual
#43 Best Nursing Schools Nursing Degree Search
#52 Best Engineering Technologies Schools College Factual
#124 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools College Factual

Where Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

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Contact details for SRU are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1383
Phone: 724-738-9000
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/slipperyrockuniversity
Twitter: https://twitter.com/slipperyrocku

How Do I Get Into SRU?

You can apply to SRU online at: https://www.sru.edu/admissions/apply-now

Admission Requirements for SRU

Submission Required?
High School GPA required
High School Rank recommended
High School Transcript required
College Prep Program recommended
Recommendations neither required nor recommended
SAT or ACT Scores required
TOEFL required

How Hard Is It To Get Into SRU?

74% Acceptance Rate
60% Of Accepted Are Women
89% Submit SAT Scores
The acceptance rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 74%. This means that is not quite as selective as some schools, but you'll still need to submit a good application if you want to be considered by the admissions department.

Approximately 40% of accepted students are men and 60% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 72%, and the acceptance rate for women is 75%.

Average Test Scores

About 89% of students accepted to SRU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 580. Math scores were between 490 and 570.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania  ( 490 to 580 )
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800

SAT Math Scores for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania  ( 490 to 570 )
200
800
SRU received ACT scores from 20% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT English scores ranged between 18 and 24. Math scores were between 18 and 24. Composite scores were between 19 and 25.

ACT English Scores for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania  ( 18 to 24 )
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ACT Math Scores for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania  ( 18 to 24 )
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36
ACT Composite Scores for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania  ( 19 to 25 )
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36

Can I Afford Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

$23,363 Net Price
77% Take Out Loans
5.5% Loan Default Rate
The overall average net price of SRU is $23,363. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.

Student Loan Debt

It's not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At SRU, approximately 77% of students took out student loans averaging $9,415 a year. That adds up to $37,660 over four years for those students.

The student loan default rate at SRU is 5.5%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Student Diversity

6,860 Full-Time Undergraduates
56% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 7,399 undergraduate students at SRU, with 6,860 being full-time and 539 being part-time.

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There are also 1,461 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,860 full-time undergraduates at SRU, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 67
Black or African American 329
Hispanic or Latino 191
White 5,822
International Students 49
Other Races/Ethnicities 402

Geographic Diversity

Pennsylvania students aren't the only ones who study at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. At this time, 23 states are represented by the student population at the school.

Over 35 countries are represented at SRU. The most popular countries sending students to the school are China, Sri Lanka, and Japan.

Online Learning at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

6,867 Took All Classes Online
8,662 Took At Least One Class Online
126.5% Avg Growth Over 4 Years
There are 3 bachelor’s degree and 13 master’s degree programs available online at SRU. In 2019-2020, 8,662 students took at least one online class at the school.

The following chart shows how the online learning population at SRU has changed over the last few years.

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This school is the 22nd most popular in Pennsylvania for online learning according to the online graduations recorded by the Department of Education for the academic year 2019-2020.

Online Affordability Rankings of SRU

The following table shows how SRU is ranked for affordability for both in-state and out-of-state students among colleges and universities that are not mostly online.

Major Tuition for In-State Students Tuition for Out-of-State Students
Applied Mathematics #7 #1
Recreation Administration #13 #1
Natural Resources Conservation #16 #1
Natural Resources & Conservation #31 #1
Mathematics #34 #4
History #34 #1
History #34 #1
Mathematics & Statistics #34 #4
Interdisciplinary Studies #54 #24
General English Literature #55 #4
English Language & Literature #61 #7
Computer Information Systems #71 #21

Online Affordability Rankings of SRU Rankings

The following table shows how SRU is ranked for affordability for both in-state and out-of-state students among colleges and universities that are mostly online.

Major Tuition for In-State Students Tuition for Out-of-State Students
Applied Mathematics #1 #1
Recreation Administration #4 #1
History #7 #4
Hospitality Management #7 #1
Natural Resources & Conservation #7 #4
History #7 #4
Natural Resources Conservation #10 #10
Mathematics #10 #4
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies #13 #13
Interdisciplinary Studies #17 #16
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting #37 #32
Instructional Media Design #43 #43
Computer Information Systems #44 #46
Criminal Justice & Corrections #46 #43
Health & Medical Administrative Services #52 #142
Computer & Information Sciences #53 #50
Accounting #62 #141
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies #67 #49
Health Professions #70 #128

Online Growth Rankings of SRU

The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was 126.5%. This is the #366 largest growth rate of all schools that are mostly online. This refers to all students at SRU regardless of major.

The following table shows the 1-year growth rate of SRU majors that offer at least one online course. This table only includes majors with positive growth.

Major 1-Year Growth Rate
Accounting 26%
Business Administration & Management 21%
Business, Management & Marketing 18%
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 27%
Computer & Information Sciences 22%
Computer Information Systems 27%
Criminal Justice & Corrections 34%
English Language & Literature 13%
Health Professions 4%
History 6%
History 6%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 36%
Mathematics 20%
Mathematics & Statistics 8%
Music 26%
Natural Resources & Conservation 20%
Natural Resources Conservation 20%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 15%
Psychology 9%
Recreation Administration 9%
Writing Studies 50%

The table below shows how the average growth rate over 4 years at SRU ranks compared to all other mostly online schools that offer a specific major. Note that the majors may or may not be offered online at SRU.

Major Growth Rate Rank
English Literature (Other) #1
Interdisciplinary Studies #3
Recreation Administration #4
Applied Mathematics #4
Educational Assessment #4
History #13
History #13
Music #13
Hospitality Management #16
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies #16
Natural Resources Conservation #16
Mathematics #17
Natural Resources & Conservation #25
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology #29
Mathematics & Statistics #29
Instructional Media Design #37
Visual & Performing Arts #43
English Language & Literature #45
Computer Information Systems #59
Educational Administration #61
Teacher Education Subject Specific #63
Psychology #70
Health & Medical Administrative Services #78
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies #80
Criminal Justice & Corrections #83
Accounting #83
Nursing #86
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting #107
Computer & Information Sciences #120
Education #185
Health Professions #220
Business Administration & Management #220
Business, Management & Marketing #316

When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Basic Certificate Bachelor’s Graduate Certificate Master’s Doctor’s TOTAL
Special Education 0 98 0 81 7 186
Quality Control Technology 0 184 0 0 0 184
Public Health 0 145 0 16 0 161
Health Sciences & Services 2 142 0 0 0 144
Communication & Media Studies 0 111 0 0 0 111
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 0 48 0 13 50 111
Business Administration & Management 0 66 0 29 0 95
Health & Physical Education 0 88 0 1 0 89
Interdisciplinary Studies 0 88 0 0 0 88
Nursing 0 87 0 0 0 87
Recreation Administration 0 73 0 14 0 87
Computer Information Systems 0 64 0 9 0 73
Teacher Education Subject Specific 0 1 0 70 0 71
Allied Health Professions 0 20 0 50 0 70
General Psychology 0 64 0 0 0 64
Criminology 0 61 0 0 0 61
Marketing 0 54 0 0 0 54
Finance & Financial Management 0 53 0 0 0 53
General English Literature 0 37 0 16 0 53
History 3 30 0 16 0 49
Accounting 0 43 0 0 0 43
Mathematics 0 25 0 16 0 41
General Biology 0 36 0 0 0 36
Social Work 0 35 0 0 0 35
Criminal Justice & Corrections 3 16 0 10 0 29
Homeland Security 0 29 0 0 0 29
Teacher Education Grade Specific 0 27 0 0 0 27
Student Counseling 0 0 0 24 0 24
Sustainability Science 24 0 0 0 0 24
Music 0 23 0 0 0 23
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 0 0 0 22 0 22
Geological & Earth Sciences 0 21 0 0 0 21
Natural Resources Conservation 0 0 0 20 0 20
Geography & Cartography 5 15 0 0 0 20
Political Science & Government 0 20 0 0 0 20
Information Science 0 18 0 0 0 18
Dance 0 18 0 0 0 18
Area Studies 16 0 0 0 0 16
Philosophy 0 14 0 0 0 14
Chemistry 0 14 0 0 0 14
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 0 13 0 0 0 13
Teaching English or French 0 0 8 3 0 11
Economics 0 10 0 0 0 10
Applied Mathematics 0 0 0 9 0 9
Drama & Theater Arts 0 9 0 0 0 9
Instructional Media Design 0 0 2 6 0 8
Fine & Studio Arts 0 8 0 0 0 8
Physics 0 7 0 0 0 7
Petroleum Engineering 0 5 0 0 0 5
Health & Medical Administrative Services 0 0 0 5 0 5
Romance Languages 0 4 0 0 0 4
Writing Studies 2 0 0 0 0 2
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 2 0 0 0 0 2
Information Technology 0 1 0 0 0 1
Industrial Engineering 0 1 0 0 0 1
Design & Applied Arts 1 0 0 0 0 1
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hospitality Management 0 0 0 0 0 0
Educational Administration 0 0 0 0 0 0
Educational Assessment 0 0 0 0 0 0
Civil Engineering 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mechanical Engineering 0 0 0 0 0 0
English Literature (Other) 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 58 1,926 10 430 57 2,481

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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