Overview
Student Population
| Location | Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania |
| Online | sru.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,461 prospective students applied, and 4,040 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,463 enrolled in the school. 7,492 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,368 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,716 plus fees of $2,268. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is ranked 635 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#635 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#235 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#46 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#149 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1150 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.51 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,624 |
| Other Fees | $2,268 |
| Room and Board | $10,514 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,450 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,572 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,624 |
| Other Fees | $2,268 |
| Room and Board | $10,514 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,450 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,430 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Business | 13% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216038 IPEDS survey data for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
Current students may use the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.