Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 74% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 5,591 applications received in 2023, 4,156 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, the fee for the application is $30.

Students who submit their applications to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for fall semester should anticipate a decision by June 15.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's admissions stats.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	13%
Mean SAT Score	1055
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	34%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	6%
Waitlist	No

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not offer early decision or early action.

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How To Get Into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

It is moderately difficult to get into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepted 74% of all applicants, about 4,156 from 5,591 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

What does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for more information on admission factors.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Students admitted to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 2% submitted a class rank. At Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 13% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 53% were in the top 25% and 90% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	20.1%
3.75 and 3.99	21%
3.50 and 3.74	17.4%
3.25 and 3.49	16.6%
3.00 and 3.24	11.9%
2.50 and 2.9	12.3%
2.00 and 2.49	0.7%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 34% of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 6% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

To be competitive with other Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania applicants, you should aim to earn between 970 and 1150 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1150 and 25% of scored lower than 970, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania student is 1055.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 480 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 480 or higher.

To be most competitive at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, you should strive to earn between 18 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

Does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accept transfer credits?

✅ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

❌ No, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to include your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?

✅ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

❌ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not offer early decision.

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