Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a medium four-year, public school with 8,225 students enrolled. This college was established in 1889 and is the only institution located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

Majors
Offered
81
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 81 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Medical, Occupational Therapy, Management, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is high at 82% (above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is good - 70%.

Student to faculty ratio at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is reasonably decent -- 19:1. Find out more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median - around $11,600 per year. The additional fees at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania not covered by tuition are roughly $3,100, which comes to $14,700 per year.

Read the details about Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
According to recent data, 5,591 applications were submitted and 4,156 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- around $6,900 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Location and Address

Postal Address:
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
1 Morrow Way
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
16057-1383, USA
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