Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,800
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, SRU-PA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that SRU-PA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at SRU-PA is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Pennsylvania is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

SRU-PA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,507

Cost of attendance at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,615

Cost of attendance at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 74 of freshman students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania received on average $5,631 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,631

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	450	31%	$4,553	$2,048,663
Other Federal Grant	824	56%	$3,328	$2,741,934
State Grant/Scholarships	444	30%	$3,037	$1,348,285
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	806	55%	$2,477	$1,996,779
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,081	74%	$5,631	$6,086,998

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students is 68.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.2%.

68.4%

asian 78.6% 11 students
African American 47.1% 33 students
white 70.4% 907 students
unknown 62.5% 5 students
hispanic 61.2% 30 students
International Students 60.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 58.8% 40 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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