Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Overview

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a University institution located in Slippery Rock, PA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 Morrow Way
Slippery Rock, PA  16057-1383
United States

Contact Phone: 724-738-9000

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Finance
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication
Communication And Media Related
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Education (multiple Levels)
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Special Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Occupational Safety And Health Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures
French
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Health And Wellness
Music Therapy
Public Health
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Therapeutic Recreation
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education/fitness
Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Homeland Security
Securities Services Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Geography
Political Science And Government
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Music
Music Performance

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,836

Applied

4,172

Accepted

7,638

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,352

Females Applied

2,495

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,484

Males Applied

1,677

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.42

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	June 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	546	500	580
SAT Math	538	500	580
ACT Composite	22	19	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,716

In-state

15,432

Out-of-state

Fees

2,790

Full-time student fees

10,446

Room & board

6,876

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Minorities Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

9,246

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,089

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,942

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,222

Avg. Loan Aid

2,867

Avg. Grant Aid

5,939

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

57%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,638

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.37%
Black or African American	5.01%
White or Caucasian	85.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	0.86%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	3.94%
Other	0.94%

Gender

Male (43.3%)

Female (56.7%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	36%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Family Day and Concerts

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
University Program Board, Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Council, State Government Association, Black Action Society and Gamer's Guild

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

419

Total Faculty

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 349

Part-time - 70

Male - 196

Female - 223