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Slippery Rock University
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  • 4 Year
  • SLIPPERY ROCK, PA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade A+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Slippery Rock is an above-average public university located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,423 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Slippery Rock acceptance rate is 79%. Popular majors include Occupational Safety and Health Technician, Special Education and Teaching, and Public Health. Graduating 68% of students, Slippery Rock alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,900.

About

1 MORROW WAY
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA 16057
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Slippery Rock University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

SRU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
79%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
970-1170
ACT Range
20-25
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$12,364 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,631 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
91%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
73%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 86 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 114 responses
62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 113 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
7
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
4
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
3
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    52%
  • On Campus
    42%
  • Online
    6%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,423 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
478
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 64 responses
  • Very friendly
    31%
  • Students on average are motivated and positive.
    27%
  • Active
    13%
  • Unique
    9%
  • Fun
    8%
  • Outgoing
    5%
  • Loud
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
57%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 140 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 144 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 78 responses
  • Friendly and welcoming
    42%
  • Outstanding
    15%
  • Excellent bang for your buck
    12%
  • Very nice
    10%
  • Unique
    8%
  • Hilly and spacious
    6%
  • Good reputation, often teach yourself
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
68%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
91%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 55 responses

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