Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$19,608
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
65.6%
Admission rate
71%
Undergrad size
6,788
In-state tuition
$10,568
Out-of-state tuition
$14,676
Cost of attendance
$25,537
Median earnings (10y)
$53,032
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,095
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 84.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (23%), stem (22%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM22%
- Health16%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services8%
- Health professions15.7%~1,067 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business12.6%~856 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education10.4%~707 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech7.4%~500 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science6.3%~426 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~398 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication5.2%~356 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~324 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences4.7%~316 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.5%~309 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~301 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~195 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.8%~187 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering2.1%~141 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~136 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.8%~121 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.5%~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 333 | $61,310 | $25,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 239 | $25,368 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 206 | $33,910 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 185 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 173 | $27,383 | $26,960 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 171 | $30,351 | $26,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 149 | $45,381 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 144 | $30,639 | $26,264 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 142 | $35,337 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 139 | $46,835 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 136 | $35,923 | $26,998 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 119 | $34,646 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 111 | $31,286 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 109 | $30,251 | $27,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 109 | $32,040 | $25,990 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 96 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 95 | $29,505 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 93 | $95,988 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 92 | $44,541 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 92 | $36,559 | $22,609 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 80 | $39,403 | $25,346 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 78 | $41,339 | $25,250 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 78 | $31,107 | $26,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 77 | $31,446 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 68 | $65,217 | $27,849 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 68 | $33,443 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 67 | $52,554 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 67 | $38,367 | $23,590 |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | $26,000 |
| History. | Master's | 56 | $39,875 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 54 | $30,339 | $27,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Master's | 54 | $47,778 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Master's | 52 | $48,321 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Doctoral | 50 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 45 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 41 | — | $24,395 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 41 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 41 | $21,834 | $28,850 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 38 | $45,168 | $26,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a large institution located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,788 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,608 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,568 for in-state students and $14,676 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,537 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 65.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 84.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,032 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (23% of credentials), stem (22% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepts 71% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,095. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania (town), Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Q.How much does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania cost?
The average net price at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $19,608 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,537.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a 6-year graduation rate of 65.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania admits 71% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduate earns $53,032 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
Published tuition is $10,568 in-state and $14,676 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania located?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania (ZIP 16057).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania at their official website.