Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public, masters level university located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1889. The campus is one of the largest in Western Pennsylvania, and is spread across an area of more than 600 acres. SRU is organized into the following academic units:

• Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (CMSTE)
• College of Business, Information and Social Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Health, Environment and Science
• College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts

SRU’s has an active Greek life, as there are several fraternities and sororities on campus. Some of the notable alumni of the university are Janet Anderson, Professional golfer; David Batra, Swedish stand up comedian and TV actor; and Chuck Aber, Actor.

Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania Highlights

Where Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, music, education and teaching, and drama and performing arts.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Slippery Rock University Students

The student enrollment at Slippery Rock University was 8,325 in 2007 (7,719 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Slippery Rock University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Slippery Rock University provides on-campus housing for 2,757 of its 7,719 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Slippery Rock University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Slippery Rock University is in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.

Slippery Rock University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 137 male students received the aid (men were 54% of those receiving aid) and 116 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 46% of students receiving such aid) .

Slippery Rock University Admissions (2007)

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