Gannon University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,372
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gannon University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that Gannon University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Gannon University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Gannon University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Gannon University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,526

Cost of attendance at Gannon University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,526

Cost of attendance at Gannon University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Gannon University received on average $26,143 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,143

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	188	30%	$4,946	$929,875
Other Federal Grant	553	88%	$2,436	$1,347,049
State Grant/Scholarships	365	58%	$2,079	$758,660
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	615	98%	$22,719	$13,972,411
Total Grant & Scholarships	615	98%	$26,143	$16,078,120

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gannon University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Gannon University students is 64.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.8%.

64.3%

asian 60.0% 6 students
African American 44.4% 16 students
white 72.6% 326 students
unknown 12.9% 4 students
hispanic 46.1% 12 students
International Students 51.1% 23 students
Mixed Race 40.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Gannon University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Gannon University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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