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Student-athletes at Slippery Rock University have the winning experience of hands-on, discovery-based learning in career-focused academic majors with a rich array of activities and leadership opportunities on campus.

A wide range of academic programs prepare you for career success

SRU has some of the best varsity and club sports teams in the country at a level that’s not big business but has a big impact on you and your experience. Study hard, play hard, succeed in life.


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Exercise Science

Practical, hands-on learning experiences that lead to careers in medicine, physical therapy, athletic training and other health, wellness and performance fields

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Health and Physical Teacher Education

Prepare children to maintain healthy lifestyles both at school and outside the classroom

Students exercise with punching bags in a gym

Physical Activity and Fitness Management

Take your love of physical activity and fitness and make a prosperous and purposeful career in the emerging field of wellness

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Public Health

Make a difference in the community by preventing disease, prolonging people’s lives and promoting health through organized efforts

Students being taught safety procedures

Safety Management

Design, implement and maintain programs that improve safety and health in a variety of enterprises

Students at EPSN sponsored College Game Day

Sport Management

Work behind the scenes in an expanding industry, from managing events to promoting the big business of sports

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We have a close-knit community here at SRU with support from the University and a great team culture. Everyone understands and believes in the importance of education, which helps all of our student-athletes to be successful in both academics and athletics.

– Anna Igims, Women's Cross Country / Track & Field, SRU Record Holder and First Team Academic All-American

17 Varsity Teams

Competing in NCAA Division II

#1 in PSAC

Dixon Trophy winner as the conference’s top Athletics Department

450+ Student-Athletes

Compete, thrive, graduate

SRU provides a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to balance academics and athletics. The community here is incredibly supportive, from my professors and coaches to my teammates and classmates. The opportunities to grow, academically and athletically, have been endless.

– Alexsa Hurd, Softball, All-Region Utility Player and Academic All-District

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82% Graduation Rate

Within 6 years for SRU student-athletes

90 All-Americans

Nationally recognized student-athletes in the last 10 years

137 Academic All-Americans

Sixth-highest total among all Division II institutions recognizing student-athlete academic and athletic excellence

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Our coaches help us to excel in the classroom because they recognize that the work we do now will set us up to succeed for the rest of our lives.

– A.J. Virata, Men's Track & Field, PSAC All-Time Record Holder and Academic All-District

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Jack Critchfield Park

A premier on-campus baseball facility, with a 1,500 seating capacity

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Mihalik-Thompson Stadium

Home stadium for football, field hockey, lacrosse and track & field, with a capacity of 10,000

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Morrow Field House

Home to the Athletics Department offices as well as the home court for basketball and volleyball, with a capacity of 3,000

Ignite Your Athletic and Academic Potential at SRU

Learn, compete and succeed at a leading university that is as passionate as you are.

Begin your journey at SRU, thrive in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in life.

Get in the game at SRU