Awards and Rankings
SRU is continually recognized with awards, rankings and other accolades from the top national publications, websites and other organizations that evaluate institutions and their academic programs. Below are some of these honors from the last year. Faculty, staff, students and alumni who are recognized with awards have their achievements shared on the News section of our website.
“Best Colleges in the Mid-Atlantic” by Princeton Review
The Princeton Review recognized Slippery Rock University as one of the best colleges in its region for 2025. SRU was one of 97 institutions that appeared on Princeton Review's "Best Mid-Atlantic" list in the 2025 Best Colleges: Region by Region Guide. Only about a quarter of the nation's four-year colleges earn the distinction of "regional best" from the Princeton Review editors, who consider these schools "academically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search."
“Best Regional Universities” and “Top Public Schools – Regional Universities” by U.S. News and World Report
Slippery Rock University is ranked among the "Best Regional Universities - North" and "Top Public Schools - Regional Universities (North)" on The U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Colleges rankings. SRU earned a spot on the publication's Best Regional Universities list for a 16th straight year in 2024-25, while achieving its highest ranking of No. 44.
CAMPUSWIDE
Best Regional Universities – North – U.S. News & World Report
Top Public Schools – Regional Universities North – U.S. News & World Report
Best in the Mid-Atlantic – Princeton Review
One of the best national Master's Universities and "Best Bang for the Buck" - Washington Monthly
College of Distinction (national, public, and Pennsylvania) – Colleges of Distinction
America's Best Colleges – Money
Best Online Bachelor’s Programs – U.S. News & World Report
Career Development badge – Colleges of Distinction
Military Support badge – Colleges of Distinction
Equity & Inclusion badge – Colleges of Distinction
Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania - BestColleges
Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities North - U.S. News & World Report
Best Value Schools – Regional Universities North - U.S. News & World Report
Top Performer in Social Mobility – Regional Universities North - U.S. News & World Report
Most Innovative Schools – Regional Universities North - U.S. News & World Report
Best Undergraduate Teaching – Regional Universities North - U.S. News & World Report
Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania – Intelligent.com
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania – Intelligent.com
Best Online College Programs in Pennsylvania – UniversityHQ
Top Public Universities in Pennsylvania – Niche
INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS
35 Best Bachelor's in Homeland Security – CollegeRank
Best Online Doctorate in Special Education Degree Programs – Intelligent.com
Best Online Master's in History Degree Programs – Intelligent.com
Best Online BCBA Master's Degree Programs – Intelligent.com
Best Online Master's in English Degree Programs – Intelligent.com
Fastest Online Criminal Justice Degree Programs – Intelligent.com
Cheapest Online Data Science Master's Programs – Intelligent.com
Best Online Master's in Criminology Degree Programs – Intelligent.com
Best Online Master's in Reading and Literacy Degree Programs – Intelligent.com
Field of Study badge (education) – Colleges of Distinction
Field of Study badge (business) – Colleges of Distinction
Field of Study badge (nursing) – Colleges of Distinction
Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs — The U.S. News & World Report
Best Online Master's in Education Programs — The U.S. News & World Report
Best Online Master of Business Administration Programs — The U.S. News & World Report
Best Online RN to BSN Bridge Programs in Pennsylvania – EduMed
Best Online ABA Grad Certificate Programs – EduMed
Best Online Health Information Management Degrees – EduMed
Best Master's in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs – BestColleges
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs – U.S. News & World Report
Best Online Masters in History – UniversityHQ
Best Online Masters in English Education – UniversityHQ
Best MBA Programs in Pennsylvania – UniversityHQ
Best Online Master’s in Data Analytics Degree Programs – TechGuide