Slippery Rock University has recently received accolades from independent organizations.

SRU was 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 annually ranks colleges and universities.

These 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.

The university also has received recognition in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Guide and Rankings in categories pertaining to degrees offered and the cost effectiveness of an institution’s education.

In a third accolade, SRU ranked in the top 12% for “Best Master’s Universities,” top 22% for “Best Colleges,” and was named a “Best Bang for the Buck” college in the Northeastern region.