Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2342 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #649 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #594 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #618 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 6,757
- Graduates
- 1,464
- 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 74% and is among the top 37% 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 | 74% | 72% | 76% |
| Applicants | 5,591 | 2,251 | 3,340 |
| Admissions | 4,156 | 1,618 | 2,538 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,458 | 602 | 856 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
2,549 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,306 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
494 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 960-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
80 or 5%
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
| 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 | 6947 (85%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 342 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 283 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 232 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 168 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 146 (2%) |
| Asian | 82 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (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
- $5,398
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
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 | $10,446 |
| Room charge | $6,876 |
| Meal charge | $3,570 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania majors
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has granted 1,585 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 490 master's across 26 programs, and 144 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 | 100 | 79 | 34 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 157 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 113 | 9 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 82 | 34 | |
| Public Health, General | 76 | 25 | |
| Communication, General | 75 | ||
| Psychology, General | 72 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 62 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 62 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 61 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 36 | 24 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 56 | ||
| Social Work | 43 | 13 | |
| Criminology | 53 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 52 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 50 | ||
| History, General | 23 | 27 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 48 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 46 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 45 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 40 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 39 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 | 13 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 37 | ||
| Accounting | 29 | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 34 | ||
| Homeland Security | 33 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 32 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 15 | 14 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 26 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 16 | ||
| Dance, General | 16 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 16 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 9 | 7 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 15 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 14 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 14 | ||
| Petroleum Engineering | 14 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 14 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | ||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 13 | ||
| Music, General | 12 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 11 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | ||
| Geography | 11 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 11 | ||
| Physics, General | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 6 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 6 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | ||
| Informatics | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,585 | 490 | 144 |
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% | 63% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has published 2,674 scientific papers with 27,825 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, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 26 | 53 |
| 1992 | 26 | 59 |
| 1993 | 31 | 63 |
| 1994 | 26 | 50 |
| 1995 | 31 | 82 |
| 1996 | 43 | 78 |
| 1997 | 52 | 103 |
| 1998 | 59 | 148 |
| 1999 | 44 | 154 |
| 2000 | 37 | 194 |
| 2001 | 45 | 264 |
| 2002 | 46 | 335 |
| 2003 | 35 | 325 |
| 2004 | 64 | 357 |
| 2005 | 65 | 360 |
| 2006 | 57 | 430 |
| 2007 | 66 | 564 |
| 2008 | 95 | 815 |
| 2009 | 70 | 811 |
| 2010 | 91 | 961 |
| 2011 | 90 | 886 |
| 2012 | 85 | 1001 |
| 2013 | 86 | 1076 |
| 2014 | 83 | 1242 |
| 2015 | 74 | 1293 |
| 2016 | 108 | 1294 |
| 2017 | 98 | 1240 |
| 2018 | 115 | 1485 |
| 2019 | 125 | 1731 |
| 2020 | 127 | 2880 |
| 2021 | 115 | 2029 |
| 2022 | 126 | 2138 |
| 2023 | 104 | 2218 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania alumni
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David Batra
- Occupations
- comedianactorscreenwriter
- 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 professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. 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 has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis 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 | 900 |
| 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 |