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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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Location: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057-1383

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Known for health sciences

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in Slippery Rock with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1086, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.7K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,032 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,524.

Established

1889

Mascot

Rocky – The Pride of the Rock

Type

Public university

Conference

NCAA Division II and is a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC)

Division

Division II

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75%Acceptance

1086SAT Avg

6,728Students

20:1Student:Faculty

66%Grad Rate

$53,032Earnings 10yr

$19,524Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1086

Reading & WritingMid: 540

490600

MathMid: 530

490590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1086

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,507

Tuition (out-of-state)$14,615

Room & Board$10,584

Books & Supplies$1,992

Total Cost of Attendance$24,781

Average Net Price$19,524

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,762

$30–48K$13,805

$48–75K$18,007

$75–110K$22,001

$110K+$23,422

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,524

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (115)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

6,728

Gender Split

55% / 45%

Women / Men

First Generation

29%

Pell Grant Recipients

28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 84%

Black 4%

Hispanic 3%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.9%

Freshman Retention81.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,398

8 Years$49,185

10 Years$53,032

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$39,600

Men

$50,500

Rankings

U.S. News

#17

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History & Fun Facts

•History Slippery Rock University was founded in 1889 under the name "Slippery Rock State Normal School" as a teacher training school.
•Morrow was the first president.
•The school was purchased by the Commonwealth in 1926 and became a four-year college.
•"Slippery Rock State College" was established in 1960 and issued undergraduate and graduate degrees within the liberal arts and other professions.
•From 1960 to 1971, enrollment rose from 1,314 to 6,020 students, before eclipsing 7,000 in 1988 and 8,000 in 2005.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K

43 mi(75 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

268 mi(465 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

316 mi(548 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

PIT Pittsburgh40 mi

BUF Buffalo Niagara146 mi

MDT Harrisburg182 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA472 mi · ~13h 38m drive

New York, NY316 mi · ~9h 8m drive

Hartford, CT385 mi · ~11h 7m drive

Providence, RI450 mi · ~13h drive

Albany, NY342 mi · ~9h 53m drive

Syracuse, NY242 mi · ~6h 59m drive

Rochester, NY191 mi · ~5h 31m drive

Buffalo, NY140 mi · ~4h 3m drive

Philadelphia, PA268 mi · ~7h 45m drive

Pittsburgh, PA43 mi · ~1h 15m drive

Harrisburg, PA174 mi · ~5h 2m drive

Newark, NJ308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Trenton, NJ284 mi · ~8h 12m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Pittsburgh (PIT)40 miles

Rental car

60 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

80 min$48-80

Buffalo Niagara (BUF)146 miles

Rental car

219 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

292 min$175-292

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Application Checklist

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Campus Vibe

Campus Visits

News & Alerts

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Launches New Data Science Minor

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Admissions Intel

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Intel

Campus Safety

Programs (115)

Student Life

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Rankings

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Visit Planning

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Deadline Calendar

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Application Checklist

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