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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

#696 in US ranking Slippery Rock, PA
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Public
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Cost

Cost / year
$25,971
Tuition & fees
$10,906
Avg. aid
$7,184
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
71%
SAT range
980–1190
ACT range
18–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
Median salary
$44,937
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Homecoming is one of SRU's recurring campus traditions, bringing alumni and current students together around university activities and athletics. Its specific schedule changes annually, so students should use the current events calendar for details rather than assume that every past activity will return.

Family Day gives students an occasion to bring relatives or other supporters to campus, while concerts and other performances contribute to the academic-year calendar. Student groups and university offices may also organize cultural and community events. Together, these activities provide opportunities to take part in campus life, though attendance and individual traditions vary by year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

SRU offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, alongside campus dining and meal plans. Housing is available, but an offer of admission should not be mistaken for a guarantee of a particular room, building, or housing style.

Students should review the current housing application, deadlines, contract terms, and any first-year residency rules before deciding whether to live on campus. Room configurations, eligibility for apartment-style options, and meal-plan requirements may differ. Residence halls are reported to have high-speed internet access and electronically controlled entrances.

Students considering off-campus housing should compare the full lease term, utilities, transportation, and food costs with an on-campus arrangement. Commuters and students with dietary needs should also check current dining locations, operating hours, and meal-plan terms; a plan that works for a resident student may not be the best fit for someone who is on campus only a few days a week.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

201

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
22:1
Undergraduates living on campus
42%
Campus size
660 acres

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 5

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Bailey Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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