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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public university in a distant town with 6,803 students and a 71% acceptance rate.

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania · Public · Town, distant · 6,803 students

NCAA Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Admission rate

71%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,095

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

19–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$19,608

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

66%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

81%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$53,032

10 years after entry

Students

6,803

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: catalog.sru.edu · checked October 1, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$12,555
$30,001–48,000$13,401
$48,001–75,000$16,990
$75,001–110,000$21,972
Over $110,000$24,121

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSlippery Rock University of Pennsylvania courseCredits
Biology3BIOL 101/100 General Biology/Lab 4 X - AT, PA
Chemistry3
CHEM 104/110 Introductory Chemistry I/Lab 4…CHEM 104/110 Introductory Chemistry I/Lab 4 X - NU, PA, PT
English Language and Composition3ENGL 102 Critical Writing3 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 104 Critical Reading3 credits
Psychology3PSYC 105 Introduction to Psychology 3 X - PA, PT
Computer Science A3CPSC 146 Programming Principles3 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
Show all 39 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Biology3BIOL 101/100 General Biology/Lab 4 X - AT, PA
Chemistry3
CHEM 104/110 Introductory Chemistry I/Lab 4…CHEM 104/110 Introductory Chemistry I/Lab 4 X - NU, PA, PT
English Language and Composition3ENGL 102 Critical Writing3 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 104 Critical Reading3 credits
Psychology3PSYC 105 Introduction to Psychology 3 X - PA, PT
Psychology3
PSYC 1TR Psychology Elective (for Psych majors…PSYC 1TR Psychology Elective (for Psych majors only) 3 X - PA, PT
Computer Science A3CPSC 146 Programming Principles3 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 152 Early Modern to Contemporary World3 credits
Environmental Science3EGEO 1TR Environmental Geoscience Elective/Lab4 credits
European History3HIST 152 Early Modern to Contemporary World3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 101/102/103 Spanish Language and Culture I, II, III9 credits
Computer Science Principles3CPSC 130 Intro to Computing & Programming3 credits
Art History3ART 225 Overview of Western Art3 credits
Music Theory3MUSI 107 Fundamentals of Music3 credits
(Geography) Human Geography3GES 170 Discover Geography3 credits
(History) United States History3HIST 201 Colonial US to the Civil War Era3 credits
(Math) Precalculus3MATH 125 Precalculus4 credits
(Math) Statistics3STAT 152 Elementary Statistics 3 X - AT, OT, PA, PT
(Politics) US Government and Politics3POLS 101 American National Government3 credits
African American Studies3HFA 1TR Humanities Elective3 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 101/102/103 Chinese Language and Culture I, II, III9 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS 263 Intro to Comparative Politics3 credits
Drawing3ART 105 Basic Studio Drawing3 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 101/102/103 French Language and Culture I, II, III9 credits
German Language and Culture3GERM 101/102/103 German Language and Culture I, II, III9 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 101/102/103 Italian Language and Culture I, II, II9 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3JAPN 101/102/103 Japanese Language and Culture I, II, III9 credits
Music Theory - Aural Sub-score3MUSI 1TR Music Elective1 credit
Music Theory - Non-aural Sub-score3MUSI 1TR Music Elective1 credit
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3PHYS 201 Elements of Physics I 4 X - AT, OT, PT
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3PHYS 202 Elements of Physics II 4 X - AT, OT, PT
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 217 University Physics 2 3 X - OT, PT
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 216 University Physics 1 4 X - OT, PT
Research (Capstone)3TRNS 1TR Transfer Elective3 credits
Seminar (Capstone)3TRNS 1TR Transfer Elective3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 220 Reading in Spanish3 credits
Studio Art: 2-D Design3ART 100 2-D Design3 credits
Studio Art: 3-D Design3ART 101 3-D Design3 credits

Source: sru.edu · checked September 20, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician128
Health and Wellness118
Special Education and Teaching102
Business Administration and Management86
Psychology79
Early Childhood Education and Teaching77
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies71
Communication69
Show the other 41 majors
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness64
Marketing/Marketing Management53
Biology/Biological Sciences50
Computer and Information Sciences49
Finance48
Public Health46
Health/Health Care Administration/Management46
History45
Information Science/Studies43
Criminology42
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management37
Dance33
Mathematics31
Accounting30
Social Work29
Homeland Security29
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy27
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse25
English Language and Literature23
Geology/Earth Science18
Music17
Art/Art Studies17
Political Science and Government17
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance17
Mechanical Engineering14
Geography13
Civil Engineering12
Music Therapy/Therapist11
Speech Communication and Rhetoric8
Economics8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts8
Petroleum Engineering7
Physics6
Foreign Languages and Literatures6
Chemistry5
Securities Services Administration/Management5
Acting5
Music Performance3
Industrial Engineering3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Philosophy1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

11% of men in fraternities · 9% of women in sororities · 10% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Pittsburgh, PA

2,429,917 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Youngstown/Warren Regional (YNG)

Nearest hub airport

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.2 of 20

Elevation

1,336 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

17°F

July high

81°F

Annual snowfall

34.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

13 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$970 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size