While the enrollment cliff and other issues loom large in higher education, Slippery Rock University is highlighting positive trends and celebrating “historic enrollment growth” in its 2026 freshman class and overall student body. Despite the challenges, the university has recently touted what it describes as its largest freshman class in its history. As of mid-September, Slippery Rock University claims to have a total student enrollment of 8,654. This includes 7,077 undergraduate students. SRU also has 1,577 graduate students for the 2026-27 year, the most its ever had. The 2026-27 freshman class includes 1,627 students, up 5% from fall 2025. Click the link in bio for more. #SRU #freshmanclass #butlercountypa #slipperyrockpa #slipperyrockuniversity