Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

History and Overview of the School

Long History: Founded in 1889, the school has a history of more than 130 years and is one of the largest colleges in the northern United States.

Campus Size: The school covers an area of ​​660 acres, with a beautiful campus environment and shaded trees, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Number of Students: There are more than 8,000 students in the school, from 40 states and 31 countries in the United States, of which international students account for about 2%, with about 6,770 undergraduates and about 1,460 graduate students.

Academic Strength

Colleges and Majors: The school has 5 colleges, including the College of Health, Environment and Science, the College of Business, Information and Social Sciences, the College of Humanities and Arts, the College of Education, and the College of Engineering and Science, providing 150 Bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in multiple majors, covering many fields such as business management, education, criminal review, law enforcement, nursing, occupational safety and health technology, etc., provide students with a wide range of professional choices.

Teaching quality: More than 96% of teachers have doctoral degrees and rich teaching experience. The teacher-student ratio is 1:20. The small class teaching model can fully focus on the learning progress of each student and provide students with personalized guidance and support.

Educational resources: The school has advanced teaching facilities and rich educational resources, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, etc., which provide strong guarantees for students' learning and research.

Ranking: Ranked 50th in the 2024 US News ranking of comprehensive universities in the northern United States, 17th in the best public schools, and 42nd in the most valuable schools.

Campus life

Student organizations and clubs: There are 135 on campus. There are student organizations and clubs covering various fields such as academics, culture, art, and sports, such as student unions, academic clubs, art groups, sports teams, etc. Students can participate in them according to their interests and hobbies, make like-minded friends, expand interpersonal relationships, and enrich their extracurricular life.

Sports activities: The school has 17 competitive sports teams and 25 leisure sports clubs, providing all-round support for students' sports and fitness. As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the school's sports teams have achieved excellent results in various competitions. Students can participate in various sports competitions to show their sports talents and cultivate teamwork spirit and competitive awareness.

Campus activities: A variety of campus activities are held, including cultural festivals, art exhibitions, concerts, lectures, competitions, etc., providing students with a platform to show themselves and communicate and interact, and enhancing students' sense of belonging and cohesion on campus.

Admission requirements and fees

Admission requirements: The school has an admission rate of 74%, generally requiring students to have an average high school grade point average of 3.5 or above, SAT scores ranging from 960-1160, and ACT scores ranging from 18-26. .

Tuition: For in-state students, tuition and fees are $10,757; for out-of-state students, tuition and fees are $14,615. In addition, other expenses such as accommodation, dining, and books need to be considered. The cost of accommodation and meals is about $10,446.

Scholarships and funding: The school provides students with a variety of scholarships and funding programs, including academic scholarships, sports scholarships, art scholarships, grants, loans, etc., to help students reduce their financial burden and successfully complete their studies.