by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at $10,568 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $14,676. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees totaled $2,852 in-state and $3,102 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,852 | $3,102 |
| Total | $10,568 | $14,676 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| One Year Ago | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,716 | $11,574 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at SRU has moved over recent reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.19%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $10,588. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.14%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $14,696.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,588 | $14,696 |
| In 2 Years | $10,608 | $14,716 |
| In 3 Years | $10,628 | $14,736 |
| In 4 Years | $10,648 | $14,756 |
| In 5 Years | $10,668 | $14,776 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $58,904, versus roughly $42,472 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, head to the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid page.
