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Tuition

$10,217

$13,431

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,966
Declined + 2,310
Total Received 6,276
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Public

7,860

undergraduate students

699

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

43%

57%

male

female

1  :  20

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
1%
600-699
8%
500-599
39%
400-499
49%
300-399
3%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
10%
500-599
48%
400-499
39%
300-399
3%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
7%
500-599
35%
400-499
49%
300-399
9%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
3%
24-29
22%
18-23
53%
12-17
21%
6-11
1%
30-36
2%
24-29
30%
18-23
50%
12-17
18%
30-36
2%
24-29
23%
18-23
65%
12-17
10%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Elementary Education
  2. Exercise Science
  3. Special Education
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School Facts

Slippery Rock, founded in 1889, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Education; Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; Business, Information and Social Sciences; and Health, Environment and Science. Its 660-acre campus is located in Slippery Rock, 50 miles north of Pittsburgh.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 8,559
Established in 1889
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs)
APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)
NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association)

Codes

SAT 2658
ACT 3716

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Slippery Rock, PA

600-acre campus in Slippery Rock (population: 3,625), 50 miles from Pittsburgh. Major airport, bus, and train serve Pittsburgh. School operates transportation around campus and through local community.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
1 Morrow Way
Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1326

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
36%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
11 fraternities 6% of male students
 
8 sororities 7% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
12%
Top 1/4
37%
Top 1/2
80%
Bottom 1/2
20%
Bottom 1/4
2%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
8%
500-599
39%
400-499
49%
300-399
3%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
10%
500-599
48%
400-499
39%
300-399
3%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
7%
500-599
35%
400-499
49%
300-399
9%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
3%
24-29
22%
18-23
53%
12-17
21%
6-11
1%
30-36
2%
24-29
30%
18-23
50%
12-17
18%
30-36
2%
24-29
23%
18-23
65%
12-17
10%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Essay
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,966
Declined + 2,310
Total Received 6,276

Admissions Contact

Michael May
Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions
P: 800 929-4778
F: 724 738-2913
asktherock@sru.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $6,428
Room 6,206
Board 3,158
Additional fees 2,319
Books & supplies 1,470
Total $19,581
Average Financial Aid - 8,598
Total with Avg. Aid $10,983

Financial Aid

61%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$8,598

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $10,083,593
State $7,419,732
Institutional $1,017,450
Other external $25,900
Total $18,546,675

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $1,995,566
Other external $2,316,621
Total $4,312,187

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 724 738-2044
F: 724 738-2922
financial.aid@sru.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Patricia Hladio
Director of Financial Aid
patricia.hladio@sru.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
lacrosse
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (Division II)
Mascot
Rocky
School colors
green and white

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Baseball, Cheerleading, Equestrian Sports, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

Cheerleading, Equestrian Sports, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Flag Football Indoor Floor Hockey, Inline Hockey, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Paul Lueken (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Erienne Roberts (women's)
Assistant To Athletic Director/Compliance
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Adapted Physical Activity
Art
Athletic Training
Athletics/Sport/Physical Education
Bioinformatics
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Community Counseling
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Criminology/Criminal Justice
Cytotechnology
Dance
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
Elementary Education/Reading
English
Environmental Education
Environmental Geoscience
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Finance
French
Geography
Geology
Health Sciences
Health/Physical Education
History
Information Systems
Information Technology
International Business
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Military Science
Music
Music Education
Music Therapy
Nursing
Parks/Recreation
Parks/Resource Management
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Professional Studies
Professional Writing
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Safety/Environmental Management
School Counseling
Secondary Education
Secondary English
Secondary History
Secondary Mathematics/Science
Social Work
Spanish
Special Education
Special Education Supervision
Sports Management
Student Affairs in Higher Education
Sustainable Management
Theatre
Therapeutic Recreation

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Elementary Education
  2. Exercise Science
  3. Special Education

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

8,559

total students

89%

11%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

92%

7,860
students

Female
57%
4,448

Male
43%
3,412

Graduate

8%

699
students

Female
72%
503

Male
28%
196

undergraduateFull-time

92%

7,308
students

Female
56%
4,079

Male
44%
3,229

undergraduatePart-time

8%

552
students

Female
67%
369

Male
33%
183

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
85%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

66%

Transfer applicants accepted

72%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

credit hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 27
Countries most often represented Canada
France
Ireland
Nepal
Nigeria
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Genevieve Bordogna
International Student Advisor
724 738-2603
genevieve.bordogna@sru.edu

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