Learn, compete, succeed
Are you prepared to move to the next level? Make SRU your home-field advantage.

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.

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

Health and Physical Teacher Education
Prepare children to maintain healthy lifestyles both at school and outside the classroom

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

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

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

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

“ 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. ”
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. ”

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

“ 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. ”
















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

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

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.