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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Computer Science Programs

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Slippery Rock, PA. A Distant Town offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #20 of 38 State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality #61 of 132 Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality #330 of 692 Nationwide

Where Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Location of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Contact details for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1383
Phone: 7247389000
Website: www.sru.edu/
Admissions: www.sru.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: www.sru.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

You can apply to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania online at: https://www.sru.edu/admissions/apply-now

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

These are the things Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 72%, which makes it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 34% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

19% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 610. Math scores were between 480 and 580.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania  ( 500 to 610 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania  ( 480 to 580 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 980 to 1190.
SAT Total Scores for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania  ( 980 to 1190 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ranged between 18 and 26.

ACT Composite Scores for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania  ( 18 to 26 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 2,571 1,849 72%
Women 3,893 2,771 71%

Can I Afford Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

The average net price after aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is $19,524. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $7,716
In-State Fees $2,852
Out-of-State Tuition $11,574
Out-of-State Fees $3,102
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $10,568
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $14,676

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania receive some form of financial aid (1,535 students).

Nearly 72% of students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,184 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,080.

Student Loan Debt

61% of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,422 per year.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,110 students enrolled at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,728 undergraduate students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 60
Black or African American 269
Hispanic 235
White 5,617
American Indian/Alaska Native 6
Two or More Races 248
Non-Resident 222

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Students
State First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania 1,383
Ohio 59
New York 31
Virginia 12
Maryland 10

Additionally, approximately 3.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduate Student Diversity

1,547 of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 17
Black or African American 51
Hispanic 44
White 1,367
American Indian/Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 46
Non-Resident 7

Online Learning at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

2,495 undergraduate students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania took at least one online class — of those, 247 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 202 students took at least one online class and 1,026 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Below are the computer science majors are available at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General 49 20 69
Information Science/Studies 45 45
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 19 19

Academic Programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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