Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1889, SRU is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The university currently enrolls nearly 8,000 students in over 140 undergraduate and graduate programs. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 22:1, SRU promotes a personalized learning environment that combines the prestige of a major university with the intimacy of a smaller college. As a university committed to excellence and innovation, SRU prepares its students for successful lives and rewarding careers. SRU is known for having strong academic programs in its Colleges of Business, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Health, Environment, and Science. Additionally, SRU offers a variety of internships and other experiential learning opportunities, ensuring that its students are ready to make an immediate impact in their chosen fields.

  • Address: 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1383
  • Phone: (724) 738-9000
  • Website: https://www.sru.edu/
  • Type: Public, 4-year
  • Student Population: 8,860
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 21 to 1
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Application Fee: $30
  • Selectivity: Somewhat Selective

Cost

  In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $9,984 $14,092
Books and Supplies $1,624 $1,624
Room & Board $9,044 $9,044
Other $3,854 $3,854
Total Cost $24,506 $28,614

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • SAT Range: 980 – 1150
  • ACT Range: 19 – 25

Majors

  1. Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
  2. Public Health, General
  3. Health and Wellness, General
  4. Communication, General
  5. Special Education and Teaching, General

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: 93%
  • Part-time: 7%

Student Gender

  • Male: 41%
  • Female: 59%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
  • Asian: 1%
  • Black or African American: 4%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 85%
  • Two or More Races: 4%
  • Unknown: 2%
  • Non-resident Alien: 1%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: 97%
  • 25 and Over: 3%
  • Age Unknown: 0%

Student Residence

  • In-State: 90%
  • Out-of-State: 10%
  • Unknown: 0%

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