Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,119
- Admitted
- 4,566
- Yield
- 33.7%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate has risen from 66% in 2014–15 to 74.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,775 to 6,119 (+6%) over that period.
Its 74.6% rate makes Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania more selective than about 53% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 68%.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 33.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,775 | 3,810 | 66% | 1,586 |
| 2015–16 | 5,781 | 3,952 | 68.4% | 1,523 |
| 2016–17 | 5,889 | 4,092 | 69.5% | 1,564 |
| 2017–18 | 5,836 | 4,172 | 71.5% | 1,597 |
| 2018–19 | 5,370 | 3,929 | 73.2% | 1,554 |
| 2019–20 | 5,781 | 4,084 | 70.6% | 1,580 |
| 2020–21 | 5,461 | 4,040 | 74% | 1,463 |
| 2021–22 | 4,936 | 3,924 | 79.5% | 1,370 |
| 2022–23 | 5,591 | 4,156 | 74.3% | 1,459 |
| 2023–24 | 6,119 | 4,566 | 74.6% | 1,537 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,622 | 2,718 | 75% |
| Men | 2,497 | 1,848 | 74% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–600 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 490–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 4% |
How Slippery Rock University compares
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Frequently asked
What is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is 74.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,566 admitted of 6,119 applicants).
Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania test optional?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania received 6,119 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,566.
What SAT score do you need for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania typically scored 490–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania getting harder to get into?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66% in 2014–15 to 74.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.sru.edu/.