Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2396 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #659 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #603 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #783 of 1,020 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 6,803
- Graduates
- 1,547
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% 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 | 75% | 74% | 75% |
| Applicants | 6,119 | 2,497 | 3,622 |
| Admissions | 4,566 | 1,848 | 2,718 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,535 | 671 | 864 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
2,743 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,256 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
390 or 25%
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
64 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | 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 | 7039 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 335 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 276 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 262 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 218 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 110 (1%) |
| Asian | 92 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (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
- $6,167
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
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 | $13,932 |
| Fee in-district | $2,791 | $3,371 |
| Fee in-state | $2,791 | $3,371 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,041 | $4,284 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,800 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,584 |
| Room charge | $7,014 |
| Meal charge | $3,570 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania majors
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has granted 1,816 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 482 master's across 27 programs, and 91 doctorate degrees across 3 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 | 106 | 70 | 16 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 176 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 125 | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 99 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 59 | 33 | |
| Communication, General | 83 | ||
| Public Health, General | 60 | 14 | |
| History, General | 44 | 29 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 42 | 30 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 69 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 63 | ||
| Social Work | 34 | 28 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 61 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 61 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 57 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 50 | ||
| Criminology | 50 | ||
| Finance, General | 50 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 50 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 50 | ||
| Accounting | 38 | 7 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 43 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 41 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 28 | 12 | |
| Mathematics, General | 22 | 18 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 37 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 34 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 31 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 29 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 27 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 10 | 16 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 26 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 25 | ||
| Homeland Security | 22 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 20 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 20 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 18 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 17 | ||
| Geography | 16 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | ||
| Dance, General | 14 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 10 | ||
| Informatics | 10 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 10 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 8 | ||
| Economics, General | 8 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 8 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 7 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 7 | ||
| Acting | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | ||
| Petroleum Engineering | 6 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,816 | 482 | 91 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 29% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 60% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has published 3,027 scientific papers with 39,783 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 28 | 83 |
| 1993 | 30 | 93 |
| 1994 | 27 | 71 |
| 1995 | 32 | 119 |
| 1996 | 49 | 119 |
| 1997 | 53 | 141 |
| 1998 | 61 | 183 |
| 1999 | 44 | 191 |
| 2000 | 42 | 278 |
| 2001 | 50 | 346 |
| 2002 | 49 | 417 |
| 2003 | 39 | 426 |
| 2004 | 69 | 431 |
| 2005 | 68 | 458 |
| 2006 | 60 | 569 |
| 2007 | 64 | 717 |
| 2008 | 96 | 946 |
| 2009 | 99 | 1013 |
| 2010 | 88 | 1134 |
| 2011 | 95 | 1160 |
| 2012 | 100 | 1258 |
| 2013 | 86 | 1338 |
| 2014 | 88 | 1579 |
| 2015 | 79 | 1633 |
| 2016 | 111 | 1671 |
| 2017 | 108 | 1741 |
| 2018 | 121 | 2013 |
| 2019 | 140 | 2268 |
| 2020 | 148 | 3528 |
| 2021 | 135 | 2905 |
| 2022 | 142 | 3005 |
| 2023 | 149 | 3220 |
| 2024 | 99 | 3206 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania alumni
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David Batra
- Occupations
- screenwriteractorcomedian
- 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. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 14th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1983. He previously served as a U.S. Representative (1961–1969) and a U.S. Senator (1969–1981) 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 | 890 |
| 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 |