School Summary

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania


General Information:

Founded in 1889, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is seated on 660 acres located in Butler county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 20:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1654. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1 Morrow Way

Slippery Rock, PA
16057
For more information call: 800 778-9111. This school has a website at https://www.sru.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.sru.edu/admissions/apply-now


Application Fee: $30
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $7,716.00 $11,574.00
Room and Board $10,686.00 $10,686.00
Fees $2,852.00 $2,852.00
Total $21,254.00 $25,112.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.sru.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 2% 2%
600-699 25% 20%
500-599 48% 52%
400-499 24% 21%
300-399 1% 5%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 3%
24-29 36%
18-23 42%
12-17 19%
6-11 1.3%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 13%
11-25% 25.00%
26-50% 34.00%
Under 50% 28.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Football, Ice hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Field hockey, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Badminton, Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 3,056
Female 3,759
Total 6,815


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 3,411
Female 4,951
Total 8,362

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 4%
Hispanic 3%
Native American 0%
White 84%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 95%
At Least 25 Years Old 5%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 91%
Out Of State 10%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 41%
Live Off Campus 59%


Homecoming, Family Day, Concerts

University Programming Board, Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Council, State Government Association, Black Action Society, Gamers Guild


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 43.0301                                           Homeland Security
  • 51.0001                                           Health and Wellness, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 15.0701                                           Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.2501                                           Petroleum Engineering
  • 14.3501                                           Industrial Engineering
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 50.0506                                           Acting
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 43.0112                                           Securities Services Administration/Management
  • 51.2309                                           Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.2305                                           Music Therapy/Therapist
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 09.0199                                           Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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