Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Overview

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public, state school in the small town setting of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1889 and the school enrolls around 8,382 students per year, including 6,921 undergraduates. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ensures on-campus housing for up to 2,800 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 75% of students spend their weekends on campus.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should hear from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania by June 15.

Student Involvement at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Are you interested in music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in Greek life? Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania on the Student Life page.

2022 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	80%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	99%
In-State Tuition	$7,716
Out-of-State	$11,574
Percent of Need Met	54.7%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$9,780

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Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers and if the college might be a good fit for you.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate 2022

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 80% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 4,936 applications received in 2022, 3,924 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 82% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvaniacome back their sophomore year. Around 68% of students who started at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 81% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's endowment was $36.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania spends about $7,685 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania meets 54.7% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $9,780 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $37,606 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

Based on this information, how does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania a good school for you?

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Where is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is located in the small town setting of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, less than an hour from Pittsburgh.

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