Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,716

2023 Average Net Price

$18,407

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

74.6%

6,119 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,350

83.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

65.9%

1,042 Graduates

About

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a higher education institution located in Butler County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania were Occupational Safety & Health Technology (176 degrees awarded), General Health & Wellness (126 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (106 degrees).

In 2023, 2,574 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,193 degrees), 23.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $−16,859 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,370 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $16,859 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,407.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,716

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was $7,716. The cost of tuition at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $−16,859 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,407

2023 Value

2.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,407. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania grew by 2.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,979

Room and Board

$1,786

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was of $9,979 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.24% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,786. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.31% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 20.5% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2370 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania received 6,119 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.44% annual growth. Out of those 6,119 applicants, 4,566 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.6% acceptance rate.

There were 8,350 students enrolled at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2023. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an overall enrollment yield of 33.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,566

Accepted Out of 6,119

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was 74.6% (4,566 admissions from 6,119 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 74.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.44%, while admissions grew by 9.87%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage (2023)

390

Scores Submitted (2023)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 8,350 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 7,002 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,348. This means that 83.9% of students enrolled at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.3% White, 4.01% Black or African American, 3.31% Two or More Races, 3.14% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0479% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.8%), followed by White Male (37.2%) and Black or African American Male (2.27%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.4%), followed by White Male (22.7%) and Two or More Races Female (2.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,350 students. The full-time enrollment at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 7,002 and the part-time enrollment is 1,348. This means that 83.9% of students enrolled at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,039 enrolled students
Black or African American
335 enrolled students
Two or More Races
276 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 84.3% White, 4.01% Black or African American, 3.31% Two or More Races, 3.14% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0479% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 110 students (1.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 566 more women than men received degrees from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is white (2,193 degrees awarded). There were 23.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is Occupational Safety & Health Technology (176 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Wellness (126 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (106 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (78 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (176 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (131 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,522,938 people), Secondary school teachers (528,966 people), Education administrators (276,364 people), Special education teachers (204,961 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (183,721 people).

The most specialized majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2023 are History (78 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (176 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (131 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees), and Education (367 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are History (78 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (176 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (131 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees), and Education (367 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & secondary schools (2,889,635 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (364,176 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (191,757 people), Computer Systems Design (186,799 people), and Construction (116,197 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

Most Common (2023)

Occupational Safety & Health Technology
176 degrees awarded
General Health & Wellness
126 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
106 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was Occupational Safety & Health Technology with 176 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,004

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,570

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,004 degrees were awarded to men at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, which is 0.639 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,570).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in Occupational Safety & Health Technology, which is 4.33 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 169 degrees were awarded to men at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in General Special Education & Teaching, which is 7.35 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 54% of students graduating from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.576% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,193 degrees awarded
Black or African American
92 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is white (2,193 degrees awarded). There were 23.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

2.06% of degree recipients (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,364 degrees awarded
White Male
829 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is white female (1,364 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (829 degrees).

Operations

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at nearly $47.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.67M (7.65%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania had a total salary expenditure of 164M. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania employs 133 Associate professors, 99 Assistant professors and 93 Professors. Most academics at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are Female Associate professor (67), Male Associate professor (66), and Female Assistant professor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are: Business and Financial Operations, with 128 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 111 employees, and Service with 73 employees.

Endowment

$47.9M

2023 Endowment

9.3%

growth from 2022

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at about $47.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania grew 9.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.02M - Federal
$9.48M - State
$5.04M - Local

As of 2023, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania received $1.02M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.48M from state grants and contracts, and $5.04M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$69.6M

2023 Salaries

3.86%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania paid a median of $69.6M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($164M) and a 3.86% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.535% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.07% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$33.7M

Instructional Salaries

360

Number of Employees

In 2023, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania paid a total of $33.7M to 360 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

133 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

128 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania were Associate professor with 133 employees, Assistant professor with 99 employees, and Professor with 93 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania were Business and Financial Operations with 128 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 111 employees, and Service with 73 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was Female Associate professor with 67 employees, Male Associate professor with 66 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 53 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

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