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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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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 6,326 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Slippery Rock acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Occupational Safety and Health Technician, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, and Special Education and Teaching. Graduating 66% of students, Slippery Rock alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,900.
About
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA 16057
About Slippery Rock...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Pennsylvania
- Slippery Rock
Slippery Rock University Rankings
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SRU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
960-1160
ACT Range
18-26
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into SRU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Slippery Rock University
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Net Price
$17,873/ 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
$5,398/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.100 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.128 responses
65%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.127 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Occupational Safety and Health Technician
157 Graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
113 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
100 Graduates
Business
83 Graduates
Communications
80 Graduates
Public Health
76 Graduates
Psychology
73 Graduates
Information Science
69 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
67 Graduates
Criminology
54 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
8
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
4
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
4
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
35%
On Campus
60%
Online
5%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,326Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
431
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
78 responses
Students on average are motivated and positive.
28%
Very friendly
26%
Active
13%
Fun
9%
Unique
9%
Outgoing
5%
Very Polite
4%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.154 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.158 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
93 responses
Friendly and welcoming
38%
Excellent bang for your buck
13%
Outstanding
13%
Very nice
11%
Hilly and spacious
8%
Unique
6%
Home away from home
5%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
66%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
92%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.59 responses
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Slippery Rock University Reviews
Rating 3.69 out of 5 1,632 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Slippery Rock University has a great campus and small-town feel. The town of Slippery Rock surrounds the campus and is a very quaint, charming, and walkable area. The local residents of Slippery Rock are very friendly and welcoming to all students. Main street has everything you need in terms of places to eat and drink, including a few small shops as well. Such a great experience!
- Alum
- a month ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I am not a student yet but from the experience I have had it has been an amazing campus. Everyone is so nice and very helpful. I am so glad I decided on slippery rock. They want their students to really succeed! I am so excited to start my journey in collage life on this campus. Their number one rule is to ask for help, and their faculty is more than willing to help their students succeed and move on to their careers
- Other
- a month ago
Rating 2 out of 5
My experience at Slippery Rock University has been in the best word to describe a constant struggle. I major in Hospitality and Tourism at Slippery Rock university. This major at Slippery Rock is very small, consisting of only two professors and roughly under 30 students across freshman to sophom*ores. Having such a small group of students you might think faculty would have more time to help students and guide them, however there is no support or even knowledge of our major at points. In my experience you have to strongly rely and make connections with other professors outside the major or other administrators for guidance and help; as well as building bonds with your fellow classmates. While going to classes I also work roughly 30 hours a week as well trying to support myself and professors have no respect for this as well. Many professor at SRU want all your time even outside the class to go towards them.
- Junior
- a month ago
