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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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Information Summary
Ranks 630th overall and 51st in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
80.7 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$17,500 |
| Admission
Success rate |
71% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
23 / 1090 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
76% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
8,230 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1383
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,049 (5,438 urban / 7,611 rural) |
| Households | 4,036 (2.58 people per house) |
| Families | 2,478 (3.01 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 258 |
| Pop. — Asian | 198 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 9 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 63 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 12,576 |
| Pop. — Other | 71 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (other dominant fields) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 84th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 0.12 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | 1 | 0.12 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.20 |
| Larceny-theft | 42 | 5.05 |
| Vehicle theft | N/A | N/A |
| Property crime | 52 | 6.25 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
Ranks 1572nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,178 | $5,178 | $7,766 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,493 | $1,493 | $1,582 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $216 | $216 | $539 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,214 | $6,214 | $9,944 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,962 | $1,962 | $2,610 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $345 | $345 | $552 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $17,500 | $17,500 | $20,178 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $7,949 | $7,949 | $10,627 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,949 | $7,949 | $10,627 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $6,211 |
$6,211 |
$8,907 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,100 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,796 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,700 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 4,848 (2,080 male / 2,768 female) |
| Admitted | 3,421 (1,439 male / 1,982 female) |
| Admission rate | 71% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,432 (593 male / 839 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,429 (592 male / 837 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 3 (1 male / 2 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 8,230 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 932nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 22% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 23 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 22 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 23 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 924th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 87% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 540 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 460 / 550 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 910 / 1090 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,757 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,618 |
| Board Fee | $2,244 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Ranks 2849th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,816 | 432 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,771 | 757 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,525 | 303 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,852 | 1,082 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,296 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 44 | 62 | 106 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 164 | 212 | 376 |
Hispanic | 35 | 43 | 78 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 32 | 59 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 11 | 15 | 26 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,079 | 4,094 | 7,173 |
Race Unknown | 188 | 224 | 412 |
| Total | 3,548 | 4,682 | 8,230 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 22 | 8 | 30 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 35 | 34 | 69 |
Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 2 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 2 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 486 | 743 | 1,229 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 552 | 794 | 1,346 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 106 | 244 | |
| 32 | 184 | 216 | |
| 76 | 57 | 133 | |
| 20 | 104 | 124 | |
| 47 | 62 | 109 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Ranks 438th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $72,672 ($74,467 male / $70,456 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 333 (184 male / 149 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 53 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $6,522,500 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (also known as The Rock or SRU) is a public, master’s-level university that offers some doctoral programs in cooperation with Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Slippery Rock University is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania approximately 52 miles north of Pittsburgh. The Three Original Buildings of Slippery Rock Normal School The three original wood buildings consisted of two dormitories and a main school building. The education building was originally a combined college building and Slippery Rock community school. This building was adjoining to the existing West Gymnasium and is built of matching yellow brick. NORTH HALL* – (after the fire of 1937) 1938 The current North Hall was constructed in 1938 after a devastating fire destroyed the original North Hall on October 16, 1937. STRAIN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE BUILDING* – 1938 This red brick building housed the physical and chemical science departments with eight large and four small, well-equipped laboratories, four full-size classrooms, a library, an herbarium, an animal room, and a greenhouse. This building was dedicated to geography Professor Dr. Warren G. MILLER AUDITORIUM – 1958 Dedicated to Mrs. Emma Guffey Miller, a former trustee and past president of the council of trustees, this building is home to the theater department and the site of numerous cultural events. WEISENFLUH DINING HALL – 1962 This dining hall was built in 1962 and is dedicated to Dr. Norman Weisenfluh, president from 1956-1964. VINCENT SCIENCE HALL – 1968 This round building houses classrooms, laboratories, offices and a planetarium. SPOTTS WORLD CULTURE BUILDING – 1969 This classroom facility was named for Dr. Carle B. EISENBERG CLASSROOM BUILDING – 1970 Eisenberg Classroom Building was dedicated to Dr. J. The building was dedicated to Dr. Matilda Bailey who was a very popular English professor at Slippery Rock. UNIVERSITY UNION – 1971 The University Union houses several departments and is a very busy center for student activities. BOOZEL DINING HALL – 1971 Boozel Dining Hall is dedicated to Mr. George Boozel who may hold the record for active service, 50 years, to the university. The Jerry Bejbl Weight Training Center was dedicated in 1998 to Dr. Jerry Bejbl, Class of 1963, who is a board member of the Slippery Rock University Foundation, Inc. SWOPE MUSIC HALL – 1979 Swope Music Hall is dedicated to Mr. Clair Swope, former chairperson of music department. This building contains classrooms, practice rooms and a recital hall. RESIDENCE HALLS: Patterson Hall 1958 – A men’s residence hall dedicated to Mr. Lewis Patterson who donated the land on which the three original buildings of the university were built. Rhoads Hall 1961 – A coed residence hall dedicated to Dr. Margaret Rhoads, dean of women in 1948 and a professor of mathematics at Slippery Rock for 33 years. Harner Hall – 1965 A co-ed residence hall dedicated to Lois V. Kraus Hall – 1966 Originally constructed as a privately owned facility known as “Riviera.” The building was officially received as a donation from Stanley Kraus to the university on July 1, 1984. Mr. Kraus was a member of the Slippery Rock University Foundation Board and the President’s Advisory Council and longtime friend of Slippery Rock University. Bard Hall – 1968 A co-ed residence hall dedicated to the Bard family, which was among the original founders of the Slippery Rock Normal School. Dodds Hall – 1969-2007 A co-ed residential hall dedicated to Archie Dodds former athletic director, professor and administrator at Slippery Rock State College. Founders Hall – 1974-2006 A co-ed, high rise, residence hall dedicated to the original founders of the Slippery Rock Normal School. THE HICKORY CORNER SCHOOLHOUSE – 1988 This one-room school (that once stood at the intersection of Hickory Corner and Unionville Roads in Franklin Township) was moved to the Slippery Rock University campus. In March, 1998, the one-story wood frame building was relocated to a new foundation on the front lawn of the McKay Education Building and rededicated in September, 1998 during the community’s fall Heritage Festival. ART BUILDING I – 1996 Formerly known as ‘‘The Hut,’’ this rectangular, non-descript beige building with a standard pitch roof was replaced with a multi-sided, multi-colored, multi-texture, modern two story building. THE ROCK APARTMENTS – 1997 Slippery Rock University’s new on-campus apartment complex provides yet another unique living-learning environment for our students. THE RUSSELL WRIGHT ALUMNI HOUSE – 1998 It had long been a dream of alumni that the Alumni Association would have a “home on campus.” In 1998, construction was completed on a 5,000 square foot building that would house alumni affairs and be a welcome center for visiting alumni. The building also includes a large reception room for 250 and a memorabilia room. THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE HALL – 2006 Houses the Computer Science Department, the Chemistry Department, Environmental Geosciences, Geography and Environmental Studies. This building has many advanced features including Smart classrooms (classrooms that have the interactive Smart Board projection surface), wireless internet throughout the building, a robotics lab, and other various labs. The building is three stories and has an auditorium at one end of the building. Built to replace the old Founders hall and the other dorms that are set to be demolished in 2007 or 2008.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. For instance, the university has a Distance Learning, Double Major, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Visiting/Exchange Student Program. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Legal Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- French, Spanish
- Popular majors:
- nineteen percent education, fifteen percent business per marketing, twelve percent health professions, eleven percent parks and recreation, nine percent social sciences, seven percent communication technologies, six percent visual and performing arts
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Technology
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- technology & society
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness, Parks/Leisure Facilities Management
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences:
- Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical/Medical Social Work, Cytotechnology, Music Therapy, Nursing (RN), Public Health
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Dance, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Education:
- Elementary Education, Special Education
- History:
- History – General
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $511 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of June. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 25.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were nine hundred and eighty-seven total number of transfer students who applied and six hundred and seventy-five total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 41% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 77%. Remember that this can change at any time.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 31st of March. The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of May. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of June. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Furthermore,
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Job Skills, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, ROTC and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid distribution is at thirty-three percent scholarships per grants and sixty-seven percent loans per jobs. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Minority Status and State/District Residency.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Students
The school’s size is approximately seven thousand, three hundred and thirty-six degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, four hundred and sixty-five first-time degree-seeking freshmen and six hundred and ninety-one graduate enrollment. Furthermore, the student body consists of ninety percent in-state students, ten percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, fifty-five percent women, forty-five percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, five percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, ninety percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, two percent race per ethnicity unreported, eight percent in top 10th of graduating class, twenty-eight percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy percent in top half of graduating class, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-four percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and seven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 41 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Besides, it is part of an Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Residential campus.
Anyway, the school is located 50 miles from Pittsburgh.Furthermore, the university has many unique facilites such as environmental education centers. This school features the Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Residential campus.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling
















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