Slippery Rock University was recognized in the Washington Monthly's 2023 College Guide and Rankings as a top Master's University which included among its "Best Bang for the Buck" colleges.

Washington Monthly's editors rank four-year schools based on their contribution to the public good in three categories such as social mobility, research and providing opportunities for public service.

SRU was ranked 105 out of 600 schools in the masters category and ranked 187 out of 400 in the northwest region when it comes to affordability.