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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PAPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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71%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$19,608
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
6.8K
Students
Medium campus body
$45,398
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in the town setting of Slippery Rock, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading500 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math480 - 580
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 26
1typical 50% range36
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,113
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,557
Earnings 5yr: $82,587
Debt: $27,849
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,783
Earnings 5yr: $86,067
Debt: $25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,485
Earnings 5yr: $73,183
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,226
Earnings 5yr: $80,213
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,096
Earnings 5yr: $82,757
Debt: $25,000
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,672
Earnings 5yr: $79,821
Debt: $25,250
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,371
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,186
Earnings 5yr: $59,998
Debt: $23,590
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,001
Earnings 5yr: $71,272
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,805
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,609
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,659
Earnings 5yr: $51,520
Debt: N/A
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,567
Earnings 5yr: $53,029
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,838
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,322
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,346
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,530
Earnings 5yr: $55,275
Debt: $26,998
Homeland Security.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,458
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,161
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,115
Earnings 5yr: $46,885
Debt: $25,990
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,999
Earnings 5yr: $57,181
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,608
In-State Tuition$10,568
Out-of-State Tuition$14,676
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

31%
Pell Grants
61%
Take Loans
73%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$45,398
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,032

Completion Signals

66%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

45%
Men
55%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$78,743
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