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Slippery Rock University offers a quality education at an affordable cost for both in-state and non-resident students.  Below is the cost break-down for the 2007-2008 school year.

The tuition and fee information below is accurate at the time of entry and subject to change without notice. Please use the information for planning purposes only.

Estimated Costs For The 2007-2008 Academic School Year

Undergraduate 2007-2008 PA resident * Non-PA resident
with a 3.0 QPA
Non-PA resident without a 3.0 QPA
Tuition $5,240.00 $7,860.00 $13,138.00
Fees $1,379.00 $1,442.00 $1,442.00
Typical Room Plan** $5,618.00 $5,618.00 $5,618.00
Meals $2,244.00 $2,244.00 $2,244.00
Total cost for the year (2 semesters) $14,481.00 $17,164.00 $22,442.00


*  In order to qualify for the Non-Resident Tuition Reduction Program (Click here for printable .PDF), undergraduate students must meet the following conditions: 

  • Successfully apply for admission as a new freshmen or transfer student
  • New Freshmen must have a cumulative GPA or 3.0 of better on a 4.0 scale (or a weighted 4.0 scale), or a cumulative average of "B" or better if another grading system is used, on their final, official transcripts (final high school transcripts certifying graduation for new freshmen).
  • Transfer students must have a cumulative transfer GPA from all post-secondary work of 3.0 or better as determined by the Slippery Rock University Office of Admissions.
  • Enroll as full-time students and successfully maintain full-time enrollment progress.

Students are eligible to retain this discount at Slippery Rock as undergraduates provided they maintain full-time enrollment, a 3.0 or better cumulative quality point average at the University, and make satisfactory progress toward graduation.

**Room charges can vary substantially based on whether a student is living in the traditional residence halls or the new residential suites. Please visit the Residence Life web for further details about residence hall accommodations. 

Financial assistance in the form of financial aid and scholarships is available to students who qualify. To learn more, visit the Office of Financial Aid, or search and apply for available scholarships here.


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Phone 1.800.SRU.9111