Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2145 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #595 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #540 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #793 of 1,000 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 25 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 6,835
- Graduates
- 1,541
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.sru.edu
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 72% | 71% |
| Applicants | 6,464 | 2,571 | 3,893 |
| Admissions | 4,620 | 1,849 | 2,771 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,547 | 644 | 903 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
2,697 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,273 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
295 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 980-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
53 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 18-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7067 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 325 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 301 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 283 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 235 (3%) |
| Asian | 78 (0.9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 74 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,862
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,716 | $9,288 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,716 | $9,288 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,574 | $13,942 |
| Fee in-district | $2,852 | $3,432 |
| Fee in-state | $2,852 | $3,432 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,102 | $4,345 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,995 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,884 |
| Room charge | $7,154 |
| Meal charge | $3,730 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania majors
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has granted 1,683 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 461 master's across 24 programs, and 102 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 102 | 88 | 23 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 128 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 118 | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 86 | 31 | |
| Psychology, General | 79 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 77 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 71 | ||
| Communication, General | 69 | ||
| History, General | 45 | 23 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 64 | ||
| Public Health, General | 46 | 14 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 53 | ||
| Social Work | 29 | 24 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 37 | 15 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 50 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 49 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 49 | ||
| Finance, General | 48 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 48 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 46 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 43 | ||
| Criminology | 42 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 31 | 9 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | 16 | |
| Physician Assistant | 39 | ||
| Dance, General | 33 | ||
| Accounting | 30 | 2 | |
| Homeland Security | 29 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 27 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 25 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 25 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 23 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 11 | 11 | |
| Informatics | 20 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 18 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 17 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 17 | ||
| Music, General | 17 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | ||
| Geography | 13 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 12 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 12 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 12 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 12 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 11 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 10 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 9 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Economics, General | 8 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | ||
| Petroleum Engineering | 7 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | ||
| Acting | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,683 | 461 | 102 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 61% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has published 3,075 scientific papers with 41,993 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 30 | 93 |
| 1994 | 27 | 71 |
| 1995 | 32 | 119 |
| 1996 | 49 | 122 |
| 1997 | 53 | 141 |
| 1998 | 61 | 183 |
| 1999 | 44 | 193 |
| 2000 | 42 | 278 |
| 2001 | 50 | 346 |
| 2002 | 49 | 418 |
| 2003 | 39 | 426 |
| 2004 | 69 | 430 |
| 2005 | 68 | 459 |
| 2006 | 60 | 573 |
| 2007 | 64 | 717 |
| 2008 | 96 | 947 |
| 2009 | 99 | 1014 |
| 2010 | 88 | 1134 |
| 2011 | 95 | 1159 |
| 2012 | 99 | 1258 |
| 2013 | 87 | 1340 |
| 2014 | 89 | 1579 |
| 2015 | 79 | 1632 |
| 2016 | 112 | 1673 |
| 2017 | 108 | 1742 |
| 2018 | 122 | 2014 |
| 2019 | 140 | 2269 |
| 2020 | 148 | 3528 |
| 2021 | 135 | 2906 |
| 2022 | 142 | 3007 |
| 2023 | 149 | 3229 |
| 2024 | 100 | 3229 |
| 2025 | 62 | 2810 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania alumni
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David Batra
- Occupations
- actorcomedianscreenwriter
- Biography
-
David Chandra Batra is a Swedish stand-up comedian and TV actor. He was born in Lund to an Indian father and a Swedish mother.
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Matt Adams
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Matthew James Adams is an American former professional baseball first baseman. Nicknamed "Big City" for his imposing size and ability to regularly hit long home runs, the St. Louis Cardinals selected Adams in the 23rd round of the 2009 MLB draft from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals, and Colorado Rockies.
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C. Vivian Stringer
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Charlaine Vivian Stringer is an American former basketball coach. She holds one of the best coaching records in the history of women's basketball. She was the head coach of the Rutgers University women's basketball team from 1995 until her retirement in 2022.
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Richard Schweiker
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Richard Schultz Schweiker was an American businessman and politician who served as the 14th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1983. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a U.S. Representative from 1961 to 1969 and a U.S. Senator from 1969 to 1981 from Pennsylvania. In 1976, Schweiker was Reagan's running mate during his unsuccessful presidential campaign.
General info
| Alternative names | SRU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December;January-May). Also Summer Sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 873 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Morrow Way Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, 16057-1383 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 7247389000 |