Slippery Rock University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Slippery Rock, PA

$7,716

Avg in-state tuition

$11,574

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Slippery Rock University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Slippery Rock University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,399, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The university offers 52 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 69%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,716, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,574.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

74% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

69% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1150

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

98%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

85%

Black

Two or more races

Hispanic

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,624
On-campus room and board	$10,514
On-campus other expenses	$2,450
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$9,044
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,854
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$5,144

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$22,304	$26,162
Off-campus without family	$22,238	$26,096
Off-campus with family	$14,484	$18,342

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Finance, General
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Communication, General
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Information Technology
	Informatics
	Information Science/Studies
5	Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Reading Teacher Education
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Music Therapy/Therapist
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
	Physician Assistant
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Health and Wellness, General
10	History
	History, General
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Computational and Applied Mathematics
	Mathematics, General
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
13	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Natural Resources/Conservation, General
14	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
	Health and Physical Education, General
15	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
16	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
17	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Counseling Psychology
18	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
19	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Homeland Security
	Securities Services Administration/Management
20	Social Sciences
	Geography
	Criminology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Economics, General
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music Performance, General
	Music, General
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Dance, General

Slippery Rock University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Slippery Rock University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.