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- School Code: 332700
- Phone: (717) 477-7447
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
70.65%FINANCIAL AID RATE
93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
21:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
42FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,153Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Nursing Program
The nursing program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer nursing program.
The Nursing program at Ship is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1981.
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (Ship)
1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Slippery Rock, PA, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at SRU is nearly eight thousand per year.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Engineering Technology
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1380 - 1630 for the SAT exam and in a range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to SRU. SRU has an admissions rate of around 67 percent of which only 39 percent decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $9,400 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 per year. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $6,700 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)
Students who wish to view more about this school may visit their website at http://www.sru.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ship offers a bachelor's degree program in nursing.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 13 |
Female | 82 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 85 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Nursing program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Registered Nurses
Description
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Ship accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania may offer student services like:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball