Overview
Founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie, Gannon University is a 4-year Catholic liberal arts college in northwest Pennsylvania and one of 11 Diocesan universities in the United States. Gannon grants bachelor’s degrees in 64 academic fields of study. As a Catholic institution, Gannon celebrates weekly mass every Sunday at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel. Additionally, the university sponsors a number of retreats throughout the year as well as an Alternative Spring Break.
Acceptance Rate:
81%
Average Net Price:
$22,839
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1135
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $37,951 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $37,951 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,610 |
| Books and Supplies | $1210 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
75%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,172
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,083
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$23,599
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4257
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,083
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$46,213,124
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,874,684
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
80%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,553
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,494
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
80%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,531
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,725
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
6678
Students Applied
55%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
87
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
34%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1135
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,665
Total Number of Undergrads
3,091
0
100
54%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
68%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
84
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
60
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
26%
Student Organizations
91
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
48%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
46%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Knights
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
282
Total Female Athletes
233
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Tumbling
Gannon University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,100
Top 5 Cities
Erie
East Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Washington
Sharon
Top 5 Employers
Gannon University
Erie Insurance Group
GE Transportation
UPMC
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Education
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,494
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe professors at Gannon are great. They will work with you and around your schedules to make sure that you are up to par and where you need to be. I find it great that there are certain classes that everyone has to take and they are often very interesting and more often than not, they are nothing like you would expect. I have learned so much just from being at Gannon for one semester. There are great services in the math, writing, and speech centers.
Elizabeth from Mc Donald, PA
There are great professors! Almost everyone is willing to go past office hours and even set up private sessions if your struggling. It's a great school with amazing, nationally-recognized health science programs!
Sarah from Imperial, PA
It is a good student atmosphere. The professors are open and understanding and have a vast knowledge base. This is the best choice I could have made for my major, occupational therapy.
Sarah from Imperial, PA
GU has some amazing teachers. I am going into my senior year, and I can honestly say that I have yet to have a teacher that I hate and would never take again. They are all very knowledgeable and provide new challenges for you every single day of class.
Gannon University's staff and student body are welcoming to everyone and want you to get involved. They make you feel at home from the second you walk in, and they help you with every step along the way in your quest for a degree. With the help from everyone at Gannon University, all things are possible.
Emily from Poland, OH
Gannon University has many good academic programs along with a variety of groups and organizations to be apart of. It helps to become a well rounded student because you are exposed to many different opportunities. Class sizes are perfect and you really get to know the professor that you are working with.
Hannah from Corry, PA
Gannon has provided all the necessary information to me about academics, scholarships available, and financial aid.
Anonymous
I have learned so much in and out of the classroom. Professors go out of their way to make sure you are learning as much as you can about a particular subject and they keep their curriculum up-to-date. Volunteer activities, seminars, speakers, and programs offer a wide variety of leaning opportunities outside of classes.
Sarah from Pittsburgh, PA
Gannon University provides a great environment for learning with small classes. Teachers really care about each students success. It is easy to maneuver around campus.
Kathleen from Cleveland, OH
Coming to Gannon is probably one of the best choices I have ever made. The school is great and everyone is so nice. I couldn't imagine myself anywhere else.
Kelly
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