Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock University is a public university in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, and part of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Founded in 1889 as Slippery Rock State Normal School, it has evolved from teacher preparation into a comprehensive institution serving undergraduate and graduate students across arts, sciences, business, education, health, and human services. The university enrolls more than 8,000 students and maintains a residential campus of more than 600 acres in western Pennsylvania.

Its academic profile includes more than 150 majors and minors, along with graduate and doctoral offerings. Slippery Rock University is especially identified with programs in education, health professions, exercise science, parks and conservation, and business, and it operates learning environments that connect classroom study with applied practice. The university’s mission emphasizes student success, civic engagement, and preparation for professional and community leadership.