Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Pennsylvania residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,788 students.
About This School
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania with approximately 6,788 undergraduate students enrolled. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,608 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $44,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Slippery Rock University, formally Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, is a public university in the Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania area of the United States. SRU is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The university has been coeducational since its founding in 1889. SRU is fully accredited by the Middle State Commission on Higher Learning.
The numbers tell a reasonably encouraging story here: at roughly $19,500 per year after aid, the cost is manageable, and graduates leave with a median debt of just $19,500 — well below the national average. That said, a 66% graduation rate means about one in three students doesn't finish, which is worth asking hard questions about before enrolling. Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable Pennsylvania public university, but come with a clear plan and strong support system to make sure you're in the majority that crosses the finish line.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,788 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
1 Morrow Way
Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1383
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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