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74.3%Acceptance
$10,507Tuition
6,728Students
66%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,032Earnings
Public4-yearNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$10,507
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,615
Average Net Price
$19,524
Students Receiving Financial Aid
28.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,584
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,496
Books & Supplies
$1,992
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,083
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
72.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
60.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
28.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,762
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,805
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,007
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,001
$110,001+ $23,422

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Cost Overview

Families actually pay an average of $19,524 per year at Slippery Rock, far below the $23,083 sticker price. Low-income families with household earnings under $30,000 pay just $12,762 annually, while wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay nearly the full cost at $23,422. Over four years, most students face total costs around $78,000. The university keeps expenses manageable for a public full school.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $25,000, translating to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings of $53,032 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of income. The 72.6% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni handle their debt successfully. Pennsylvania residents get the strongest value, comprising 90% of students and paying in-state rates. Students from modest backgrounds benefit most from Slippery Rock's accessible pricing structure.

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