School Information

29.7
Total Enrollment 4,238
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Gannon University

http://www.gannon.edu
109 W Sixth St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16541-0001
(814) 871-7000

Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan, student-centered University which provides for the holistic development of undergraduate and graduate students in the Judeo-Christian tradition. As such, it offers each student outstanding teaching and a value-centered education in both liberal arts and professional specializations in order to prepare students for leadership roles in their careers, society, and church. The University faculty and staff are committed to excellence and continuous improvement in teaching, learning, scholarship, research and service. The University's environment is to be one of inclusiveness and cultural diversity.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Gannon University, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 82.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,122), and 71% receive loans ($6,873 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,330. Off campus it is around $9,330.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Gannon University is $21,655 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,019 people applied to Gannon University. Of the applicants, 84.0% were admitted (83.0% male & 84.0% female ) and 26.0% accepted (25.0% male and 27.0% female)

Of the 2,978 undergraduate students at Gannon University, 18.0% are part-time. A majority (91.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 61.0% of the 1,260 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     72.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     82.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     63.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     49.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     65.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     62.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 15
Admissions Office Phone (814)871-7240
Admissions Office Email admissions@gannon.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions, Gannon University, 109 University Square Erie, PA 16541 ## Office Location: 162 W. 6th Street The Gitnik Manse
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.gannon.edu/admiss/undergrad/TRANSFER/default.asp
Admissions Website http://www.gannon.edu/admiss/default.asp (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.gannon.edu/admiss/undergrad/apply/
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Gannon University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Gannon University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1
Area Studies, Other 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 51
Bioinformatics 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 50
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 8 68 38
Accounting 11
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 2
Business Administration and Management, General 33 38
Business/Commerce, General 6
Finance, General 6
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Insurance 1
International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
Investments and Securities 0
Management Information Systems, General 1
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0 10
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 0
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other 3
Communication, journalism, and related programs 6
Advertising 5
Journalism 1
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 9
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 9
Computer and information sciences and support services 6 20
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 20
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 4
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Education 0 1 29 267
Curriculum and Instruction 258
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 0
Education, Other 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 7
Elementary Education and Teaching 27
Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
Reading Teacher Education 0 2
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 2
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
Engineering 0 18 166
Computer Engineering, General 18
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 8 101
Engineering, General 0
Engineering, Other 0
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 0 1
Mechanical Engineering 9 47
Engineering technologies/technicians 1
Engineering/Industrial Management 1
English language and literature/letters 13 7
English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 13 7
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 0
Child Care and Support Services Management 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 18 125 84 45
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 2
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 63
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 3
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 13
Nurse Anesthetist 0 17
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 0 56 2
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 25
Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 45
Physician Assistant 40
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 5 1
History 4
History, General 4
Legal professions and studies 1 4
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 1 4
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 11
Mathematics and statistics 4
Mathematics, General 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 5
Gerontology 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
Natural resources and conservation 4 4
Environmental Science 4
Environmental Studies 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 21
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2
Personal and culinary services 2
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 2
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Philosophy 2
Physical sciences 12
Chemistry, General 12
Psychology 0 19 16 8
Counseling Psychology 0 16 8
Psychology, General 19
Public administration and social service professions 8 10
Public Administration 10
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work 8
Social Work, Other
Science technologies/technicians 1
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician 1
Security and protective services 0 21
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0 21
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Juvenile Corrections
Social sciences 6
Political Science and Government, General 6
Theology and religious vocations 1 1
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 1
Theology/Theological Studies 1
Visual and performing arts 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Visual and Performing Arts, General 1
 
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