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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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About Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University, formally Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (The Rock or SRU), is a public university in the Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania area of the United States. SRU is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The university has been coeducational since its founding in 1889. SRU is fully accredited by the Middle State Commission on Higher Learning. As of fall 2025, SRU's total enrollment was 8,625, including 7,088 undergraduates and 1,537 graduate students. There were also more than 946 employees, including 386 full-time faculty and a 21:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

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71%

Acceptance

$19,608

Net price

6,788

Enrollment

66%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

71%

Acceptance rate

1,095

SAT average

23

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading500610
SAT Math480580
ACT Composite1826

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$19,608

Average net price

$10,568

In-state tuition

$14,676

Out-of-state tuition

$10,902

Room & board

$1,926

Books & supplies

$25,537

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

61%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$12,555
$30–48K
$13,401
$48–75K
$16,990
$75–110K
$21,972
$110K+
$24,121

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$53,032

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,398

Median earnings (6 yrs)

66%

Graduation rate

84%

Retention rate

84%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,095

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,788

Total enrollment

5%

Part-time

20

Avg. age at entry

29%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women
45% men

Race & ethnicity

White
84%
Black
4%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania FAQ

Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania a public or private school?

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Slippery Rock, PA.

What is the acceptance rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 71%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania cost?

The average annual net price at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $19,608 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $10,568 in-state and $14,676 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

About 66% of students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students earn a median of $53,032 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Admitted students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania have an average SAT score of 1,095 and an ACT midpoint of 23. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania enrolls about 6,788 students.

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