Slippery Rock University

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About Slippery Rock University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Slippery Rock University is a medium-sized public university located on a campus in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,815, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,716, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,574.

Slippery Rock, PA

$7,716

Avg in-state
tuition

$11,574

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

81%

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

65%

Graduation Rate Insight

65% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresRequired to be considered for admission

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile19-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile970-1150

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

46%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

67%

Unknown

1%

Black

3%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

28% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

28%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

39

Total Online Enrollment

3,855

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

70% On-campus

30% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold22% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold9% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold56% online

Master'sCheck Bold64% online

DoctorateCheck Bold25% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

96%

State Grant Aid

33%

Institution Grant Aid

48%

Pell Grant

28%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,890
State Grant Aid$3,512
Institution Grant Aid$2,757
Pell Grant Aid$4,573

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

6.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11History.
12Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Natural Resources And Conservation.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Social Sciences.
22Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.