Slippery Rock University is ranked second in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education and sixth among public schools in Pennsylvania, according to the 2026 rankings on Niche, a research company that produces an annual ranking of colleges and universities.
The annual rankings are based on an analysis of academic, admissions, financial and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education, along with reviews from students and alumni.
SRU received an overall grade of “B.” SRU’s best category within the rankings was an A+ for dorms.
Notable high rankings for SRU include:
- #4 Best College Dorms in Pennsylvania.
- #41 Best College Dorms in America.
- #6 in Top Public Universities in Pennsylvania.
- #7 in Colleges for Education in Pennsylvania.
- #8 for Colleges for Communications in Pennsylvania.
- #9 Best College Campuses in Pennsylvania.
The complete Top Public Universities in Pennsylvania ranking is available on Niche’s website.
