Gannon University

Erie, PA

Gannon University

Erie, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$40,815

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,399
Declined 1,279
Total Received 6,678
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Private

3,091

undergraduate students

1,574

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1942, Gannon University is a private, four-year, Catholic, liberal arts university that is known for its programs in Business Administration, Nursing, and Education. It is located on a suburban campus in Erie, Pennsylvania.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,665
Established in 1925
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

37-acre, urban campus in Erie (population: 97,369), approximately 90 miles from both Buffalo and Cleveland, and 120 miles from Pittsburgh. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Gannon University
109 University Square
Erie, PA
16541

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
45%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
67%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
31%
Top 1/4
62%
Top 1/2
93%
Bottom 1/2
7%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,399
Declined 1,279
Total Received 6,678

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$25,212

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $37,951
Housing $8,130
Food $7,480
Additional fees $2,864
Books & supplies $1,210
Total $57,635
Average Financial Aid - $25,212
Total with Avg. Aid $32,423

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $4,598,821
State $2,784,871
Institutional $36,639,499
Other external $1,745,213
Total $45,768,404

Non-need-based

Federal $3,752
State
Institutional $7,737,666
Other external $3,684,762
Total $11,426,180

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 426-6668
financialaid@gannon.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Gymnastics yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Water polo yes yes
Wrestling yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

cycling, fishing, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cycling, fishing, rugby, sailing, soccer, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, battleship, cycling, dance team, fishing, floor hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, soccer, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball, winter guard

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pennsylvania State Athletics Conference, Collegiate Water Polo Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Acting yes
Aquatic Biology/Limnology yes
Artificial Intelligence yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Programming/Programmer, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Criminalistics and Criminal Science yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes
Engineering, Other yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Literature (British and Commonwealth) yes yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Finance, General yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
History, General yes
Industrial Engineering yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Information Technology yes
Insurance yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Nurse Anesthetist yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Philosophy yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health, General yes
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes yes
Social Sciences, Other yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Health Sciences
  2. Nursing
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering
  • Health Professions

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,665

total students

54%

in-state

46%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

66%

3,091
students

Female
58%
1,807

Male
42%
1,284

34%

1,574
students

Female
55%
869

Male
45%
705

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

82%

2,533
students

Female
58%
1,472

Male
42%
1,061

18%

558
students

Female
60%
335

Male
40%
223

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Student Break-down

11%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
67%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

40

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 33
Countries most often represented Australia
Canada
China
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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