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πŸ’° Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
18
Automatic
17
In-State Awards
$1,000-$2,500/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$4,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$2,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 23 ACT

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$4,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 23 ACT. Against tuition of $11,574, students receiving the largest award pay about $7,574 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Tuition & fees
$11,574
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Largest annual award
$4,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$7,574/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $10,902), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania β€” no separate application

17 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Athletic Training Scholarship Fund (Graduate)
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Eligibility: Graduate student who is currently enrolled in the Slippery Rock University Athletic Training Graduate Program. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.00. No application required. Scholarship Committee automatically reviews enrolled students.
How to apply: ["enrolled in AT graduate program", "minimum GPA of 3.0"]
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First-Year Scholarships (General)
SRU proudly awards approximately 2 million dollars in scholarships annually to the incoming freshman class.
Eligibility: Apply for admission by December 1st to automatically be considered for merit scholarships. Students who apply for admission after December 1st will considered for scholarships if funds are available.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by December 1st"]
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Non-PA 3.00 to 3.24
Award
$1,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Eligibility: Consideration will be given to first-time, out-of-state freshmen who have attained at least a 3.0 high school GPA.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by December 1st"]
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Non-PA 3.25 to 3.79
Award
$2,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Eligibility: Consideration will be given to first-time, out-of-state freshmen who have attained at least a 3.0 high school GPA.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by December 1st"]
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Non-PA 3.8 to 3.89
Award
$3,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Eligibility: Consideration will be given to first-time, out-of-state freshmen who have attained at least a 3.0 high school GPA.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by December 1st"]
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Non-PA 3.9 and higher
Award
$4,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
Eligibility: Consideration will be given to first-time, out-of-state freshmen who have attained at least a 3.0 high school GPA.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by December 1st"]
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PA 3.25 to 3.49
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Eligibility: Consideration will be given to first-time Pennsylvania freshmen who have attained at least a 3.25 high school GPA at the end of the junior year.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by December 1st"]
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PA 3.5 to 3.79
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Eligibility: Consideration will be given to first-time Pennsylvania freshmen who have attained at least a 3.25 high school GPA at the end of the junior year.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by December 1st"]
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PA 3.8 to 3.89
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Eligibility: Consideration will be given to first-time Pennsylvania freshmen who have attained at least a 3.25 high school GPA at the end of the junior year.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by December 1st"]
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PA 3.9 and higher
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.9+
Eligibility: Consideration will be given to first-time Pennsylvania freshmen who have attained at least a 3.25 high school GPA at the end of the junior year.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by December 1st"]
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Paul McCartney Scholarship (Campus Recreation)
Eligibility: Applicant must be a Rugby player at Slippery Rock University. No application is required. Students will automatically be considered.
How to apply: ["participate in Rugby"]
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Physics and Pre-Engineering Scholarship
In-State Requirements
ACT 23+ β€’ SAT 1000+
Eligibility: Must have SAT score of 1000 (23 ACT). Top 20% of high school class.
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Sylvan H. Cohen Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1100+
Eligibility: 1100 SAT or 24 ACT and 3.0 high school QPA. Political Science or public administration major. No additional application is required.
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Thomas John Scholarship
In-State Requirements
ACT 23+ β€’ SAT 1000+
Eligibility: Must be a Biology major. Top 20% of high school class or with a combined SAT score of 1,000 or a composite ACT score of 23 or better.
How to apply: ["major in Biology"]
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Transfer 3.0 – 3.49
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
$1,000 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Eligibility: To be fully considered for the awards listed above, the student must have a completed admission application on record, including all official transcripts from previously attended schools and be offered admission to the university by March 1.
How to apply: ["completed admission application and official transcripts by March 1"]
πŸ“‹ non-renewable Source β†—
Transfer 3.5 – 3.749
Award
$1,500 one-time in-state
$1,500 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Eligibility: To be fully considered for the awards listed above, the student must have a completed admission application on record, including all official transcripts from previously attended schools and be offered admission to the university by March 1.
How to apply: ["completed admission application and official transcripts by March 1"]
πŸ“‹ non-renewable Source β†—
Transfer 3.75 – 4.0
Award
$2,000 one-time in-state
$2,000 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Eligibility: To be fully considered for the awards listed above, the student must have a completed admission application on record, including all official transcripts from previously attended schools and be offered admission to the university by March 1.
How to apply: ["completed admission application and official transcripts by March 1"]
πŸ“‹ non-renewable Source β†—

Other scholarships at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (1)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Thomas Gaither Scholarship
Eligibility: SAT score of at least 1000 and in top 25% of high school class. Preference given to student interested in becoming a biologist, biology teacher, or entering the medical field. Must have financial need.
How to apply: ["demonstrate financial need"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania scholarships

How much merit aid does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania give?

Published awards range $1,000-$4,000/yr. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania lists 18 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 23 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$4,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 35% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

15 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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