Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania — College Profile

About

A prominent public institution in western Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock University (SRU) is widely recognized for its top-tier programs in health sciences—particularly physical therapy and exercise science—as well as education, safety management, and dance. Campus life centers on a spirited, close-knit community with strong enthusiasm for Division II "Rock" athletics, vibrant student organizations, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities in a scenic rural setting. Beyond its famously memorable name—which traditionally earns score announcements at University of Michigan football games—SRU distinguishes itself through intensive experiential learning supported by distinctive facilities like an on-campus equestrian center and the Macoskey Center for Sustainable Systems Education and Research.

Wikipedia:Slippery Rock University, formally Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 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.

Location

Slippery Rock, PA, 16057-1383 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

PIT · Pittsburgh

41 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$10,568$14,676

Housing & food (on campus)$10,902$10,902

Books & supplies$1,926$1,926

Cost of attendance$25,537$33,142

Average net price$19,608Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$14,676

In-state: $10,568

Housing & food (on campus)$10,902

Books & supplies$1,926

Cost of attendance$33,142

In-state: $25,537

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $19,608

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.sru.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state

Tuition$16,676

Housing$7,662

Food$4,002

Books & supplies$1,500

Total published by the school$33,142

Source: www.sru.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$12,555

$30–48k

$13,401

$48–75k

$16,990

$75–110k

$21,972

$110k+

$24,121

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

66%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

51%

Back for yr 2

84%

Transferred

18%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

68% graduated · 20% transferred · 12% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$45,398

10 yrs after entry$53,032

Debt

Median at graduation$25,000

Monthly payment$265

Middle 50% owe$8.3k–$27k

90th percentile$31,783

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

71%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1095

R 500–610 · M 480–580

ACT midpoint

Comp 18–26 · E 16–25 · M 16–25

SAT middle 50%: 980–1190

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Student Body

Gender

Men 45%Women 55%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

20 : 1

Pell grant

31%

First-gen

29%

Family income

$70,320

Independent

Veterans

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

84%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Lacrosse
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$45,398

After 10 yrs

$53,032

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians176

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General126

Special Education and Teaching106

Psychology, General100

Communication and Media Studies92

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General77

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions73

Information Science/Studies65

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods61

Public Health60

Business Administration, Management and Operations59

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness57

Finance and Financial Management Services57

Criminology55

Biology, General50

Health and Medical Administrative Services50

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$52M

Full-time faculty

87%

Faculty salary

$11,014/mo

Teaching spend

$9,095

per student

Federal loans

61%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Undergraduate profile