WHY GIVE TO
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY?
Slippery Rock University provides students a roadmap to 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.
FALL 2026 AT A GLANCE
Empowering Success for all students
8,654
students
7,077
undergraduates
1,577
graduate students
84%
retention rate
58.3%
four-year graduation rate
68.3%
six-year graduation rate
200+
recognized student organizations
5,000+
students engaged with student organizations
Computer Science and CybersecuritySTUDENT SPOTLIGHT
“At Slippery Rock, I’ve found a place that challenges me academically while supporting me through mentorship, career preparation, and a welcoming community.
The opportunities and resources here help me build a strong foundation for my future and I know that wouldn’t be possible without the support of the university community.”
SRU is committed to providing the highest quality education, at the lowest possible price. Your gifts ensure continued access for students like Vasu.
A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
Slippery Rock University, The First Choice is a dynamic plan that builds on the University’s tradition of excellence while setting the expectations and charting a course for SRU to thrive in the coming years.
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.
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:
- Opportunities for student interaction and mentorship;
- Potential tax benefits, including retirement income.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Presidential Priorities is an unrestricted, budget-enhancing fund that enables the university to act on strategic opportunities that serve our campus community.
This includes opportunities such as:
- Scholarships
- Student Programming
- Faculty Research
- Program Development
- Facility Upgrades
- Athletics
President, Slippery Rock UniversityEXPANDING THE ROLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
“In the coming years, we will be less defined by the roles traditionally assigned to higher education. We will be more than a place to pursue a degree or credential.
Our charge is much broader. Broader than education or learning alone.
Our charge is to advance stages of human development – to join with individuals at all stages in their lives and facilitate their growth. Recognizing SRU’s need to evolve in this manner has informed our strategic plan.”