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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a medium, public institution located in Slippery Rock, pa. Founded in 1889, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers undergraduate degrees in 115 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 6,707 undergraduates
cost $10,507 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 74.3%
SAT score average 1060
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is known for one of its top majors: Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Engineering and Technology
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management

Popular majors

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
Special Education and Teaching
Public Health
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,507
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,268
Books & supplies $1,786
Other expenses $2,724
Cost of attendance* $25,285
Average financial aid package $11,234
Estimated cost $14,051 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,615
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,268
Books & supplies $1,786
Other expenses $2,724
Cost of attendance* $29,393
Average financial aid package $11,234
Estimated cost $18,159 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,707, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

8,362

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, students love their University Programming Board, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1383
phone 800-778-9111
address https://www.sru.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

University programming board

Interfraternity council/panhellenic council

State government association

Black action society

Gamers guild

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is located in Slippery Rock, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? 

The acceptance rate for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

The average high school GPA for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $101,140.

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