Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Admissions

Interested in attending Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

75
%
Acceptance rate
3.53
Average High School GPA
1055
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

75%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Slippery Rock accepted 75% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,119 people applied and 4,566 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2718 / 3622 (75%)
Men
1848 / 2497 (74%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

34%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 34% ended up enrolling at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Slippery Rock considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

3.53
Average High School GPA
1055
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.53. 13% of freshmen who attended Slippery Rock were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
22%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
1%

Slippery Rock is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

25%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
Math Mean
520
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
Verbal Mean
535
75th Percentile
600
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
990
Composite Mean
1055
75th Percentile
1170

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 15
Application notification

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