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Campus & Student Life at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Home to about 7,399 undergraduates in 2020, SRU is a public university located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, SRU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by SRU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our SRU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

SRU Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at SRU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit SRU Disability Services.

SRU for the Military

While not a "service academy", SRU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit SRU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our SRU for Veterans Guide.

SRU offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, SRU does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

SRU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

There were 7,399 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,860 (92.7%). Part-time attendance was 539 (7.3%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
6,8605397,399

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is Ranked #1,790 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, SRU is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank SRU #1790 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at SRU by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the SRU Diversity Guide.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Competes in the NCAA

SRU has a total of 548 student athletes, 237 men and 311 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$4,765,491
Total Expenses (all teams)$4,765,491
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Athletics

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