School Information

63.5
Total Cost $19,032
Total Enrollment 8,648
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 20 : 1

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

http://www.sru.edu
1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057-1383
(724) 738-9000

Slippery Rock University, founded in 1889 by the citizens of the borough of Slippery Rock, is the region's premier public residential university. The University is shaped by its normal school heritage and charcterized by its commitment to intellectual development, leadership and civic responsibility. SRU opened its doors March 26, 1889 as Slippery Rock State Normal School with a mandate to train interested and able persons to be teachers. SRSNS, over the years, fulfilled its mandate well, graduating thousands of students to staff the public schools in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. In 1926, the instituton was purchased by the Commonwealth, ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 84.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 56.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,135), and 65% receive loans ($3,630 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,554.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $12,823 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,235
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $10,116
Tuition Graduate in State $6,666
Tuition Graduate Out of State $10,666
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,032
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $21,913
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,779 people applied to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Of the applicants, 59.0% were admitted (57.0% male & 61.0% female ) and 45.0% accepted (47.0% male and 44.0% female)

Of the 7,825 undergraduate students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 7.0% are part-time. A majority (90.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 51.0% of the 823 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     86.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     81.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     29.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     53.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     58.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 724.738.2015
Admissions Office Email asktherock@sru.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions, 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, Pa.16057
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.sru.edu/academics/enrollment/undergraduate/transfer/Pages/TransferAdmissionsHome.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.sru.edu/academics/enrollment/undergraduate/Pages/TermSelection.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/paslip/
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 550
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 28 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 28
Ecology 6
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 262
Business Administration and Management, General 262
Communication, journalism, and related programs 65
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 65
Computer and information sciences and support services 29
Computer and Information Sciences, General 15
Information Technology 14
Education 297 97
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 23
Elementary Education and Teaching 165 31
Special Education and Teaching, General 132 43
Engineering technologies/technicians 65
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 65
English language and literature/letters 43 24
English Language and Literature, General 43 24
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 13
French Language and Literature 5
Spanish Language and Literature 8
Health professions and related clinical sciences 19 268 18 49
Athletic Training/Trainer 140
Clinical/Medical Social Work 26
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 19 67 18
Physical Therapy/Therapist 49
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 35
History 71 12
History, General 71 12
Mathematics and statistics 13 34
Mathematics, General 13 34
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 61
Science, Technology and Society 61
Natural resources and conservation 8
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 8
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 186 40
Health and Physical Education, General 109 25
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 77 15
Philosophy and religious studies 5
Philosophy 5
Physical sciences 29
Chemistry, General 16
Geology/Earth Science, General 9
Physics, General 4
Psychology 50 31
Counseling Psychology 31
Psychology, General 50
Public administration and social service professions 40
Social Work 40
Social sciences 74
Geography 10
Political Science and Government, General 15
Sociology 49
Visual and performing arts 56
Art/Art Studies, General 14
Dance, General 12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
Music, General 22
 
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