Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in Slippery Rock town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,866 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,597 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,294 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 81%). Every year 66% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,492, and fees were $2,713. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,238 and $2,955 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students8,866 |
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate81% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 56 miles radius of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Penn State Shenango
27 miles away |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Venango Campus
30 miles away |
Youngstown State University
31 miles away |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
36 miles away |
Penn State New Kensington
40 miles away |
Kent State University at East Liverpool
41 miles away |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
43 miles away |
UPMC St. Margaret - McKeesport Hospital Campus
50 miles away |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
56 miles away |
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
56 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/02/2014 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1981 - Current |
Admission
71%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1000 to 1160 |
ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $312/credit | |
In State Students | $312/credit | |
Out of State Students | $468/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $500/credit | |
In State Students | $500/credit | |
Out of State Students | $750/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $14,040 | $14,040 | $21,060 |
ADN | 70 | $21,840 | $21,840 | $32,760 |
BSN | 125 | $39,000 | $39,000 | $58,500 |
FNP | 50 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $37,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 34% | $4,189 |
Other Federal Grant | 13% | $398 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 42% | $2,968 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $1,990 |
Federal Student Loans | 78% | $5,762 |
Private Loans | 20% | $10,771 |
$17,557
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$13,296 |
$30,001 to $48,000$14,437 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,676 |
$75,001 to $110,000$22,031 |
Over $110,000$22,699 |
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Student Population
7,609
Undergrads
1,257
Graduates
5,240
Women
3,626
Men
87%
Full-time
13%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
86% |
Black/African American |
5% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.