More selective than 74% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Rigor of high school courses
- Class rank
- High school GPA
- SAT/ACT scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Interview
- Extracurricular activities
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.58. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 610 |
| SAT math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1190 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 500–610 | 480–580 | 18–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 75% | 490–600 | 490–590 | 19–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has the 30th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lincoln University | 66% | 44% | $14,977 |
| 27 | Misericordia University | 71% | 72% | $37,485 |
| 28 | Widener University | 71% | 68% | $25,759 |
| 29 | Holy Family University | 71% | 61% | $13,143 |
| 30 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 66% | $19,608 |
| 31 | Thiel College | 72% | 49% | $22,347 |
| 32 | Muhlenberg College | 72% | 82% | $28,905 |
| 33 | Grove City College | 72% | 83% | — |
| 34 | York College of Pennsylvania | 74% | 64% | $18,556 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania admissions questions
What is the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,566 of 6,119 applicants were admitted.
Does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania require the SAT or ACT?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
The middle 50% of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania enrolled first-year students scored 980–1190 on the SAT and 18–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
34% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,537 of 4,566).
What does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania look for in applicants?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania reports these as very important for first-year applicants: none. Important: rigor of high school courses, class rank, high school GPA, sAT/ACT scores. Considered: essay, recommendations, talent or ability. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania have early decision?
No. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not offer binding early decision (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania getting harder to get into?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 75% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania overview