1889
Slippery Rock, PA

School Details

Slippery Rock University opened its doors on March 26, 1889, as Slippery Rock State Normal School with the primary purpose of training teachers. Slippery Rock State College was established in 1960 and, for the first time, could award undergraduate and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and in the professions. Expanded curricular offerings and an increased number of degree programs created an appreciable rise in enrollment. It was granted university status in 1983. Slippery Rock University’s mission is to “…transform the intellectual, social, physical and leadership capacities of students in order to prepare them for life and career success.”

Today, Slippery Rock University is a four-year, public, coeducational, comprehensive university offering a broad array of undergraduate and select graduate programs from the following colleges:

  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Health, Environment, and Science
  • College of Liberal Arts

Many graduate programs are available online, as well as a few undergraduate degrees. These online degrees feature the same tools as on-campus students receive. Slippery Rock University online degrees are taught by experienced and helpful instructors. Enjoy flexibility with these online programs.

Accreditation & Licensing

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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