WHY GIVE TO SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY?
Slippery Rock University provides students a roadmap for success built on a foundation of innovation and excellence. University programming provides pathways to exceptional outcomes, equipping learners to blossom from student to leader in a culture that supports academic discovery and growth through classroom interaction, experiential learning, internships, and community involvement opportunities.
SRU is committed to offering an expansive education with opportunities in and out of the classroom for both graduate and undergraduate learners regardless of financial situation.
Support SRU
Your investment supports the people, programs, and priorities that make Slippery Rock University a first choice for students, employers, and our region.
SCHOLARSHIPS AT SRU
Approximately 85% of SRU students receive financial aid.
During the 2024-2025 academic terms, SRU distributed more than $10.1 million in scholarships supporting our students. 53.9 % of those scholarships were based on student need and helped to close the scholarship gap.
AT A GLANCE
Empowering Success for all students
$23,016
Annual cost of attendance
In-state Tuition: $11,352
Room and board: $11,664
$31,642
Annual cost of attendance
Out-of-state Tuition: $19,978
Room and board: $11,664
The Scholarship Gap
The “scholarship gap” is the difference between what a student can afford and the amount of aid they are receiving. Your gift makes the difference.
Scholarships Provide Opportunities
Your gifts make up the scholarship gap, ensuring students have access to an education that makes them the first choice for employers and securing their success beyond our campus community.
SCHOLARSHIPS BY THE NUMBERS
$10M+
Total Scholarship Dollars
85%
of Students Receive Financial Aid from SRU
$2,400
Average Scholarship Gap
Honors College
The Honors College is a community of driven students who want their education to mean something. Offering enriched coursework, mentored research, real leadership opportunities and experiences that go far beyond the classroom-no extra credits required.
Founder of Unbundle It, LLC, Chairman of the Board Brutus Broth and Board of Directors Complete PetDONOR SPOTLIGHT
Education opens doors to opportunities while community service supports those in need. Slippery Rock University is a welcoming institution where education and community unite, creating a powerful catalyst for positive change.
DONOR BENEFITS
Your gifts leave a legacy that changes student lives by supporting a college, program, or student initiative that align with your interests and values.
You have many opportunities for involvement in the gift designation process, including but not limited to:
- Creation of a named scholarship with the flexibility to select scholarship criteria;
- Opportunities for student interaction and mentorship;
- Potential tax benefits, including retirement income.
Environmental StudiesSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT – HAVERLACK CIVIC SCHOLAR
“I’m a Volunteer and Fundraiser Coordinator at the Macoskey Center for Sustainability Education and Research. I have had so many more experiences than I would have ever had without this program and have met so many wonderful people.
Through these experiences, I have learned a lot about myself and have been able to grow. I do better in public and social situations, am better at speaking in front of people, and have improved upon critical skills that are pertinent to my future profession.”
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Named Scholarships
- Merit and Need-Based Scholarships
- Study Abroad Accessibility
- Honors College Support
- Internships and Experiential Learning