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Academics

Slippery Rock University is a medium-sized school in western Pennsylvania that is growing tremendously, yet, remains "fairly small compared to" other schools in the state. SRU has a "wonderful business school" and notable programs in music and physical therapy. The education majors are "excellent" as well. Academics at The Rock are solid but not overly demanding. "I don't feel like I'm wildly intelligent," muses a senior, "but when I hear that people have honest trouble making it through this school, I worry." Many professors are "very good teachers." Once you get into your major, "professors start to care about you." "I have been pleased with the availability of the professors, their willingness to work with students, and their reliability," reflects a senior. SRU's administration "rocks." "They are very personable and take the time to listen to students." However, some students note it can be hard to get into the classes you need.

Student Body

It's a "blue-collar" crowd, "not a bunch of spoiled rich kids." For the most part, "the people here are real people who have to actually work their way through college." "Most of the students come from the Pittsburgh area, or smaller towns" in the region and they "have a lot in common" with each other. Nontraditional students will find many kindred souls and so will students "straight out of high school." The Rock is "more diverse than a small farm town" but only by a little. "There are some foreign students" and some kids from different ethnic groups, but not many. "There is a variety of personalities on campus," though. "The stereotypical prep or jock" is well represented, but "cliques are pretty diverse, ranging from social partying crowds, to study groups, to tree-hugging hippies."

Campus Life

This "breathtakingly beautiful" campus "in the middle of nowhere" is rather enormous. "It is a hike to get to some classes" and the "hilly layout" doesn't help, particularly in the winter. ("The school is called 'Slippery Rock' for a reason.") The recreation center is excellent. Six out of eight campus dorms were built less than a year ago and the remaining were renovated. "I think some of the classrooms and buildings could be fixed up," says a sophomore. "I know [the administration is] trying to change the look and feel of the campus and that is great [because] it really is a beautiful place to be." Clubs and organized activities are abundant. Posters and sidewalk chalk describing various happenings are reportedly everywhere. "Intramural sports are huge." "Greek life is big enough to have an impact, but not too big where you can't have a social life without joining one." However, Slippery Rock is basically "a commuter school that is trying to become a stay-on-campus school." Students who remain on campus over the weekend "definitely tend to party" but "don't get too extreme." Some students call the surrounding community "quaint," but others say it's "a hick town." Whatever the case, there's "not a lot of action" except for a few bars. Without your own vehicle, "you will be stuck in your dorm or apartment. A lot." With a car, trips to larger nearby towns are possible. "The proximity to Pittsburgh" allows for an easy escape when the urge for a more serious road trip strikes.

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Admissions Staff
Admissions Staff

Address
1 Morrow Way
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1326

Phone
800-929-4778

Email
asktherock@sru.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Aebersold Recreation Center
Residential Suite Complex and Living/Learning Communities
Robert M. Smith Student Center
Bailey Library
Advanced Science and Technology Building

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Premium Outlets at Grove City (shopping)
North Country Brewing Co. (restaurant)
Ginger Hill (restaurant)
Clearview Mall (shopping)
Moraine State Park (recreation)

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:00 am-4:30 pm
800-929-4778

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Typically 9:00 and 1:00
Average Length: 2 hours

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes

Information Sessions
Available

Times
varies

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly

Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit
contact coach of sport

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
SRSGA Happy Bus OurBus zTrip Pittsburgh International Airport

Driving Instructions to Campus
Interstate 79 to Slippery Rock Exit 105. Route 108 East 3 miles.

Local Accommodations
Slippery Rock Accommodations: Applebutter Inn - Bed and Breakfast Route 173, less than 1/2 mile south of Slippery Rock 724-794-1844 approximately 5 minutes from campus Evening Star Motel Route 108, 1/2 mile from I-79, exit 105 Slippery Rock 724-794-3211 4 miles from campus Fairfield Inn & Suites 1000 University Parkway Slippery Rock, PA 16057 fairfieldinn.com/pitrk 724-406-0535 Now open in the heart of Slippery Rock 10% discount for SRU visitors Grove City Acommodations: Best Western 1924 Leesburg Grove City Road Grove City, PA 16127 724.748.5836 SRU discount available. Contact hotel for details. CANDLEWOOD SUITES 37 Holiday Blvd. Mercer, PA 16137 724-748-6900 SRU 10% discount available. Click above link or call direct and ask for "SRU Discount." Hampton Inn & Suites Grove City, PA 4 Holiday Blvd Mercer, PA 16137 724.748.5744 Option 0 SRU 10% discount available. Click above link or call direct and ask for "SRU Discount." Holiday Inn Express Grove City, PA 21 Holiday Boulevard Mercer, PA 16137 724.748.5514 Option 0 SRU 10% discount available. Click above link or call direct and ask for "SRU Discount." Marriott Towneplace Suites Grove City Mercer/Outlets 231 Westside Square Drive Mercer, PA 16137 724.748.6322 SRU discount available. Contact hotel for details. Quality Inn & Suites Grove City-Outlet Mall 2049 Leesburg Grove City Rd Grove City, PA 16127 724.748.9920 SRU discount available. Contact hotel for details. Park Motel 1334 W Main Street Grove City, PA 16127 724.458.8850 SRU discount available. Contact hotel for details. Super 8 Motel 2001 Leesburg Grove City Road Grove City, PA 16127 724.748.3000

Admissions

Applicants: 5,591
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average HS GPA: 3.54






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