Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057-1383
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in Slippery Rock with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1086, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 6.7K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,032 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,524.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Slippery Rock University was founded in 1889 under the name "Slippery Rock State Normal School" as a teacher training school.
- •The school was purchased by the Commonwealth in 1926 and became a four-year college.
- •"Slippery Rock State College" was established in 1960 and issued undergraduate and graduate degrees within the liberal arts and other professions.
- •From 1960 to 1971, enrollment rose from 1,314 to 6,020 students, before eclipsing 7,000 in 1988 and 8,000 in 2005.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1086
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
39.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (115)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
43
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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