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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 Compare across schools →
86
$79,156/yr High 18.7x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
82
$59,430/yr Very High 18.7x
Information Science Compare across schools →
74
$49,369/yr Very High 18.0x
Quality Control & Safety Technology Compare across schools →
70
$67,072/yr High 19.5x
Accounting Compare across schools →
69
$46,359/yr Very High 13.3x
Finance Compare across schools →
64
$49,248/yr Very High 10.7x
Business Administration 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 Compare across schools →
49
$39,290/yr Moderate 11.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
49
$37,966/yr High 9.7x
Geosciences Compare across schools →
48
$41,094/yr High 13.4x
Political Science Compare across schools →
48
$29,186/yr Very High 13.9x
Biology 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 Compare across schools →
44
$41,797/yr Moderate 9.8x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
44
$35,411/yr Moderate 10.4x
Parks 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 Compare across schools →
38
$32,780/yr High 9.6x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
38
$27,347/yr High 16.0x
English Compare across schools →
34
$34,205/yr Very High 9.5x
Theater & Drama 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