Slippery Rock University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #3176 United States of America #678

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Institution Info

Founded: 1889
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 8,860 students
Faculty: 941
Website: http://www.sru.edu

About

Slippery Rock University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1889. It is an established higher education institution. The university has approximately 8,860 students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #3176 · Ranked	58.62

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

57,131

Citations

3,196

Publications

1,243

i10-index

1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slippery Rock University's global ranking?

Slippery Rock University is ranked #3,176 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #678 position.

When was Slippery Rock University founded?

Slippery Rock University was founded in 1889, making it 137 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Slippery Rock University?

Slippery Rock University has a student body of approximately 8,860 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 9:1.

What is Slippery Rock University's research output?

Slippery Rock University has produced 3,196 research publications with 57,131 total citations and an h-index of 85, according to OpenAlex data.