Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock University is a public university in Slippery Rock, PA. Admission is not selective, as the acceptance rate is 73%. We've ranked it #726 in the US on our best overall colleges list. It has a middle sized student body with full-time enrollment of 7,481 undergraduate students. Slippery Rock's most commonly elected major is a Bachelor's in Occupational Safety and Health Technician, which makes up 8% of the student body. Additional favored options include Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, which accounts for 7% of students, and Communications (6%). It ranks 6th in Pennsylvania for its public health program. Also, Slippery Rock University ranks 2nd in Pennsylvania for best college dorms. For Pennsylvania residents, sticker price tuition costs $11,294 a year. Applicants based outside of Pennsylvania need to cough up $13,884 per year. Before you rule out applying due to the cost, keep in mind that more than 9 out of 10 Slippery Rock students secure some financial support. 66% of Slippery Rock University students put on the cap and gown on commencement day, equipped to move into the workforce. A couple years after commencement, alumni make an average salary of $33,900. After 4 more years of experience, their average annual salary increases 23% to $41,700, which is 4% above the national median income for individuals. You may also like to be aware that your high school transcript is required to apply and you are recommended to take college prep courses in order to submit your application. Further, the retention rate for first-time students is 80%. When it comes to your personal finances, be aware that the average tuition for people from households with an income of $76k to $110k a year is about $21,427 and the average tuition for people from households making between $30k and $48k a year is $15,767. When rating its location, Slippery Rock received a 7.28 and for athletics, Slippery Rock received a 9.01 out of 10. On the subject of the campus experience, Slippery Rock has 8 women's varsity sports, such as Field Hockey, Soccer, and Softball. Lastly, the average Slippery Rock student graduates with $9,358 per year of debt and roughly 1/20th of graduates miss payments on their student loans.