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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA sru.edu 6,728 students

Slippery Rock University is located in the rural borough of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The campus provides a traditional college town atmosphere. Known for its programs in education, health sciences, and parks and recreation, Slippery Rock fosters a strong sense of community among its students. The university's proximity to outdoor recreational areas provides opportunities for field work and leisure activities.

Programs
32
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,910
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$10,507
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $14,615/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 28% of students receive Pell Grants; 61% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $12,762 $51,048
$30K – $48K $13,805 $55,220
$48K – $75K $18,007 $72,028
$75K – $110K $22,001 $88,004
$110K+ $23,422 $93,688
Sticker price (no aid) $10,507 $42,028
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

32 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
86
$79,156/yr High 18.7x
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →
82
$59,430/yr Very High 18.7x
Information Science
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools →
74
$49,369/yr Very High 18.0x
Quality Control & Safety Technology
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →
70
$67,072/yr High 19.5x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
69
$46,359/yr Very High 13.3x
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →
64
$49,248/yr Very High 10.7x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
63
$40,819/yr High 12.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
56
$47,277/yr Very High 11.7x
Public Health Compare across schools →
56
$42,605/yr High 12.2x
Marketing Compare across schools →
52
$44,207/yr Very High 9.5x
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →
49
$39,290/yr Moderate 11.4x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
49
$37,966/yr High 9.7x
Geosciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools →
48
$41,094/yr High 13.4x
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools →
48
$29,186/yr Very High 13.9x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
47
$33,206/yr High 14.1x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
46
$43,480/yr High 10.7x
Rehabilitation Therapies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools →
44
$41,797/yr Moderate 9.8x
Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →
44
$35,411/yr Moderate 10.4x
Parks
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management Compare across schools →
44
$32,065/yr Moderate 8.8x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
43
$36,597/yr High 7.7x
Criminology Compare across schools →
43
$36,276/yr High 10.2x
History Compare across schools →
43
$34,682/yr High 10.0x
Music Compare across schools →
39
$37,660/yr High 8.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
39
$35,840/yr High 10.2x
Homeland Security Compare across schools →
39
$31,685/yr Moderate 6.5x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
38
$32,780/yr High 9.6x
Health Sciences
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Compare across schools →
38
$27,347/yr High 16.0x
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →
34
$34,205/yr Very High 9.5x
Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →
34
$33,169/yr Moderate 6.9x
Social Work Compare across schools →
34
$32,316/yr Moderate 9.5x
Philosophy Compare across schools →
21
$25,869/yr Very High 5.2x
Dance Compare across schools →
19
$19,681/yr Low 8.9x

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