![](/storage/images/6/61865-_x100.jpg?token=828f0d79e4929fef0a4e75669b446439)
Slippery Rock University, a public university, has offered for 125 years and continues to provide students with an affordable, high quality academic experience in a world class environment that goes beyond the classroom with access to new technology, research with faculty and internship opportunities. âThe Universityâs excellence in various health and wellness programs (Exercise Science, Public Health), including science and doctorate in physical therapy has played an important role in building its historic reputation. Student can also choose from top programs such as Business (e.g., Accounting, MBA), Education and Biology, Chemistry, Dance, Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering, Music Therapy, Philosophy, Physics, and Computer Science etc. SRU has nearly 9,000 students from 34 different states and 40 different countries. Located in western Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock is a small, welcoming college town just 60 miles north of Pittsburgh, the second largest city in the state. SRU is an easy dayâs drive from many popular destinations such as Niagara Falls, New York City, Philadelphia, Toronto and Washington D.C. Accredited by 20 national accrediting agencies, including Middles States Commission on Higher Education and the Council for Business Schools & programs. In 2015, Slippery Rock University was ranked in the Top 25 Best Public Schools in the North Region by U.S. News & World Report. All undergraduate students are eligible for reduced tuition and scholarship.