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Founded in 1889, the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, also known as The Rock or SRU, is a public master's-level university. It is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania and offers several doctoral programs in cooperation with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. It is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The campus covers an area of 611 acres.
SRU offers an array of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Slippery Rock University’s sports teams are known as the Rocks.
Slippery Rock University is in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. Slippery Rock is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Slippery Rock University issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Not all applicants to Slippery Rock University are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 540 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Slippery Rock University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 8,105 students study at Slippery Rock University (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Slippery Rock University makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
1 Morrow Way
Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1383
General Phone: (724) 738-9000
Admissions Phone: (724) 738-2015
Financial Aid Phone: (724) 738-2044
http://www.sru.edu
Slippery Rock University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 323 | elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 241 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer |
| Business And Management | 189 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 166 | history, English, sociology, political science, Spanish language, French language, anthropology, geography, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 143 | psychology, physical therapy, clinical social work, counseling psychology, music therapy |
| Media | 91 | communication studies |
| Science | 80 | physics, science and society, biology, ecology, geology, chemistry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 54 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Art Studies | 32 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 32 | social work |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 31 | environmental science, conservation, environmental studies |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | occupational safety tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 23 | dance, drama |
| Music | 19 | music, music performance |
| Medicine | 16 | public health |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 5 | cytotechnologist, medical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Slippery Rock University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,266 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 259 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Slippery Rock University had a total enrollment of 8,105 students (7,539 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 91% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Slippery Rock University offers campus housing for 2,758 of its 7,539 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,441 | 3,509 | 79% | 1,543 | 44% |
| Men | 2,012 | 1,536 | 76% | 649 | 42% |
| Women | 2,429 | 1,973 | 81% | 894 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (724) 738-2015
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,211 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,907 |
| Room and board | $ 4,796 |
| Room charge | $ 2,688 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,430 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Slippery Rock University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (724) 738-2044
Slippery Rock University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 142 | 99 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 43 | 47 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 64 | $87,219 | 36 | $86,283 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 51 | $70,669 | 33 | $68,960 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 61 | $58,163 | 61 | $58,773 |
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $45,520 | 15 | $45,577 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 195 | $69,738 | 145 | $66,556 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 117 | 105 | 222 |
| Football | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| Basketball | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 1 | 14 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 78 | 104 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work
Counseling Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Slippery Rock University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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