Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania opened with the primary purpose of training teachers in 1889. It has since grown into a comprehensive, four-year university offering a broad array of undergraduate and select graduate programs. Talented faculty and staff at Slippery Rock provide creative curricula and integrated experiences that connect to the world in which graduates will work and live, preparing students for life and career success.

Plenty of houses and apartments are available for rent within close proximity to the 660-acre SRU campus. Convenience to the intersection of Interstates 79 and 80 makes commuting and traveling from the SRU campus simple.

Fun and excitement abound at SRU with a variety of sports, entertainment, concerts, arts, and Greek life related events happening on a regular basis. Enjoy the comfort of small-town life in Slippery Rock or venture one hour south to Pittsburgh, one hour north to Erie, or 45 minutes west to Youngstown, Ohio for a taste of city life.

Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

452 Students

6
out of 10

Slippery Rock Area Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

460 Students

6
out of 10

Slippery Rock Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

626 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jennings Environmental Education Center
  • Moraine State Park

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.