Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,716

2021 Average Net Price

$12,364

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.55%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

79.5%

4,936 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

8,405

84% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.4%

1,037 Graduates

About

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a higher education institution located in Butler County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania were Occupational Safety & Health Technology (132 degrees awarded), General Special Education & Teaching (131 degrees), and General Public Health (120 degrees).

In 2021, 2,287 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,983 degrees), 24.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $−15,468 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $−15,468 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,364.

In 2021, 75% 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

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was $7,716. The cost of tuition at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $−15,468 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$12,364

2021 Value

31.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,364. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania grew by 31.8%.

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

$9,779

Room and Board

$1,624

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was of $9,779 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.26% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,624. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.35% with respect to 2020, when 74% 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.

1.55%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was 1.55%, which represents 38 out of the 2451 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 4,936 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.61% annual growth. Out of those 4,936 applicants, 3,924 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.5% acceptance rate.

There were 8,405 students enrolled at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2021. 38% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an overall enrollment yield of 34.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,924

Accepted Out of 4,936

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was 79.5% (3,924 admissions from 4,936 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.61%, while admissions declined by −2.87%..

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

38%

Submission Percentage (2021)

519

Scores Submitted (2021)

38% of enrolled first-time students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 8,405 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 7,062 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,343. This means that 84% 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 84.6% White, 4.08% Black or African American, 3.44% Two or More Races, 2.53% Hispanic or Latino, 1.07% Asian, 0.178% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0595% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.5%), followed by White Male (36.3%) and Black or African American Male (2.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.3%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Two or More Races Female (2.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,405 students. The full-time enrollment at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 7,062 and the part-time enrollment is 1,343. This means that 84% of students enrolled at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

82%

2021 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 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
7,107 enrolled students
Black or African American
343 enrolled students
Two or More Races
289 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 84.6% White, 4.08% Black or African American, 3.44% Two or More Races, 2.53% Hispanic or Latino, 1.07% Asian, 0.178% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0595% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 193 students (2.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 611 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 (1,983 degrees awarded). There were 24.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is Occupational Safety & Health Technology (132 degrees awarded), followed by General Special Education & Teaching (131 degrees) and General Public Health (120 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Cultural & Gender Studies (36 degrees awarded), History (66 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (132 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 (195,226 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (175,473 people), Other managers (149,798 people), Secondary school teachers (119,151 people), and Postsecondary teachers (117,508 people).

The most specialized majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2021 are Cultural & Gender Studies (36 degrees awarded), History (66 degrees), Engineering Technologies (132 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (104 degrees), and English (65 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are Cultural & Gender Studies (36 degrees awarded), History (66 degrees), Engineering Technologies (132 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (104 degrees), and English (65 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (438,068 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (259,694 people), Legal services (142,811 people), Computer Systems Design (132,689 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (128,341 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 (2021)

Occupational Safety & Health Technology
132 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
131 degrees awarded
General Public Health
120 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was Occupational Safety & Health Technology with 132 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

838

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,449

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 838 degrees were awarded to men at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,449).

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 2021, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in Occupational Safety & Health Technology, which is 4.74 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 207 degrees were awarded to men at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in General Special Education & Teaching, which is 10.3 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.675% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,983 degrees awarded
Black or African American
80 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is white (1,983 degrees awarded). There were 24.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

1.88% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,272 degrees awarded
White Male
711 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is white female (1,272 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (711 degrees).

Operations

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at nearly $46.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.25M (2.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania had a total salary expenditure of 165M. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania employs 135 Associate professors, 110 Assistant professors and 88 Professors. Most academics at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are Female Associate professor (69), Male Associate professor (66), and Female Assistant professor (56).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are: Business and Financial Operations, with 122 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 109 employees, and Service with 78 employees.

Endowment

$46.2M

2021 Endowment

25.4%

growth from 2020

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at about $46.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania grew 25.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.2M 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

$874k - Federal
$6.91M - State
$5.04M - Local

As of 2021, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania received $874k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.91M from state grants and contracts, and $5.04M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$72.8M

2021 Salaries

2.07%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania paid a median of $72.8M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($165M) and a 2.07% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$33.2M

Instructional Salaries

366

Number of Employees

In 2021, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania paid a total of $33.2M to 366 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

135 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

122 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania were Associate professor with 135 employees, Assistant professor with 110 employees, and Professor with 88 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania were Business and Financial Operations with 122 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 109 employees, and Service with 78 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was Female Associate professor with 69 employees, Male Associate professor with 66 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 56 employees.

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