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Slippery Rock University
  • 4 Year
  • SLIPPERY ROCK, PA
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Slippery Rock University

#5 in Top Public Universities in Pennsylvania
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      A minus
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      A+
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      A minus
    12. Safety
      A minus
    Slippery Rock is an above-average public university located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,860 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Slippery Rock acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Occupational Safety and Health Technician, Special Education and Teaching, and Public Health. Graduating 69% of students, Slippery Rock alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,900.
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    SLIPPERY ROCK, PA 16057
    About Slippery Rock...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
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    SRU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    74%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1000-1170
    ACT Range
    19-24
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    sru.edu/admissions/apply-now

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,117 / 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
    $5,808 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    94%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Occupational Safety and Health Technician
      132 Graduates
    • Special Education and Teaching
      131 Graduates
    • Public Health
      120 Graduates
    • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
      101 Graduates
    • Psychology
      80 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      76 Graduates
    • Communications
      72 Graduates
    • Business
      71 Graduates
    • Criminology
      67 Graduates
    • Information Science
      67 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    7
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    4
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    3
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      20%
    • On Campus
      2%
    • Online
      79%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,860 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    539
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    34%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $41,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    69%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
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