Awards and Rankings

SRU is continually recognized with awards, rankings and other accolades from the top national publications, websites and other organizations that evaluate institutions and their academic programs. Below are some of these honors from the last year. Faculty, staff, students and alumni who are recognized with awards have their achievements shared on the News section of our website.

“Best Colleges in the Northeast” by Princeton Review
The Princeton Review recognized Slippery Rock University on its "Best Northeastern" list as part of its "2023 Best College: Region by Region" guide. SRU is one of only 23% of the nation's four-year colleges to earn the distinction of “regional best” by the Princeton Review editors. Schools are grouped into five zones –– Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West and International.

“Best Regional Universities” and “Top Public Schools – Regional Universities” by U.S. News and World Report
Slippery Rock University is ranked among the "Best Regional Universities - North" and "Top Public Schools - Regional Universities (North)" on The U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Colleges rankings. SRU earned a spot on the publication's Best Regional Universities list for a 14th straight year in 2022-23.

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Best Regional Universities – North – U.S. News & World Report
Top Public Schools – Regional Universities North – U.S. News & World Report
Best in the Northeast – Princeton Review
One of the best national Master's Universities and "Best Bang for the Buck" - Washington Monthly
College of Distinction (national, public, and Pennsylvania) – Colleges of Distinction
Best Colleges – Money
Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania – College Choice
Best Online Bachelor’s Programs – U.S. News & World Report
Career Development badge – Colleges of Distinction
Military Support badge – Colleges of Distinction
Equity & Inclusion badge – Colleges of Distinction
Named one of the nation’s “Greenest” colleges – Princeton Review, Guide to Green Colleges
Most Innovative Schools – Regional Universities North – U.S. News & World Report
Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities North – U.S. News & World Report
Best Value Schools – Regional Universities North – U.S. News & World Report
Top Performer in Social Mobility – Regional Universities North – U.S. News & World Report
Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania – Intelligent.com
Most Affordable Master's Degree Programs – Intelligent.com
10 Best Online Master's Degree Programs in Pennsylvania - BestAccreditedColleges.org
Most Affordable Online Colleges & Universities - College Consensus

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