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Higher EducationPennsylvania, United States1001-5000 Employees
Slippery Rock University is a public, four-year, coeducational regional comprehensive university located in Slippery Rock, western Pennsylvania. It serves more than 8,000 students with a broad mix of undergraduate and select graduate programs and is part of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, a group of 10 institutions across 14 campuses; the university is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Founded in 1889 and rooted in a teaching-school heritage, SRU sits on a 660-acre campus located less than an hour north of Pittsburgh, about an hour south of Erie, and 45 minutes east of Youngstown, with nearby access to I-79 and I-80. The institution emphasizes intellectual development, leadership, and civic responsibility to prepare students for roles in higher education, public service, and professional careers. In May 2026, SRU announced a partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police to create pathways for students.