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.
Support SRU
Your investment supports the people, programs, and priorities that make Slippery Rock University a first choice for students, employers, and our region.
At a glance
63.8%
student-athletes achieved a 3.25 GPA or higher
323
student-athletes were recognized as PSAC Scholar-Athletes above a 3.25 cumulative GPA
64
student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA
2023-2024
Dixon Trophy Champions*
2024-2025
Dixon Trophy Runner-Up*
* The Dixon Trophy is awarded annually to the PSAC member institution whose athletic program earns the best overall finish in conference championships and/or regular-season play.
THE SCHOLARSHIP GAP
The “scholarship gap” is the difference between what a student can afford and the amount of aid they are receiving.
For a student-athlete, closing that gap can mean more than helping pay tuition. It can provide the opportunity to compete, train, and succeed at The Rock without the added burden of financial stress.
Your gift can help put student-athletes in the game and give them the chance to stay in it. By closing the scholarship gap, you help students get here, stay here, and grow here – on the field, in the classroom, and beyond.
ACHIEVING ON AND OFF THE FIELD
506
Student Athletes
Highest
Average GPA among all 17 institutions in the PSAC
3.528 GPA
Average
HELP US PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES
YOUR GIFTS:
- Enable us to recruit top-notch athletes by offering scholarships and first-in-class facilities;
- 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;
- Empower student-athletes as the groundwork for a successful future.
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 will have many opportunities for involvement in the gift designation process, including but not limited to:
- Facility/building naming opportunities;
- Creation of a named scholarship with the flexibility to select scholarship criteria;
- Opportunities for student interaction and mentorship;
- Potential tax benefits, including retirement income.
WHERE GENEROSITY MEETS OPPORTUNITY
Your contributions are more than gifts – they are acts of belief in our students and their future. Support for scholarships helps ease financial stress so students can fully dedicate themselves to academics, athletics, and campus life. Investments in programs, research, and facilities create enriching experiences that prepare graduates to lead with confidence and pride as part of The Rock family.
Your gift to the university connects you to a place that has shaped countless lives. Your generosity strengthens opportunities for current students while honoring the legacy of past generations. Whether you support scholarships, academic initiatives, or campus enhancements, donors help keep The Rock strong, resilient, and ready to serve as a foundation for student achievement.
Join a tradition of building brighter futures and ensure that The Rock continues to stand firm-cultivating knowledge, leadership, and a spirit of community that endures well beyond graduation.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
- Jack Critchfield Park
- Morrow Field House
- James Egli Field
- Kiester Road Tennis Courts
- Kasnevich Field
- Women’s Soccer/Softball Building
- Practice Fields
- Men’s Varsity Wrestling
- Women’s Flag Football
- 19 NCAA Division II men’s and women’s teams, including 14 intercollegiate sports
- Scholarship support for student-athletes