Overview

Gannon University is a University institution located in Erie, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 109 University Square
Erie, PA  16541
United States

Contact Office of Admissions
Email: admissions@gannon.edu
Phone: 814-871-7240
Fax: 814-871-5803

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Aquatic Biology/limnology
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Literature (british And Commonwealth)
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physician Assistant
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Public Health, General
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Cyber/electronic Operations And Warfare
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Funeral Service And Mortuary Science, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,678

Applied

5,399

Accepted

3,091

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,045

Females Applied

2,547

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,633

Males Applied

2,852

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.65

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview 2 recommendations
Recommended	Essay
Other requirements:	Counselor's recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite		21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

38,110

Private

Fees

1,386

Full-time student fees

15,960

Room & board

9,200

Room only

Financial Aid

30,333

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,940

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

20,922

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,348

Avg. Loan Aid

20,615

Avg. Grant Aid

26,709

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75.28%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

28%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,091

Total Undergrad students

11%

International Students

30%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.91%
Black or African American	5.76%
White or Caucasian	66.96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.04%
Asian	2.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.71%
Other	2.74%

Gender

Male (41.54%)

Female (58.46%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	46%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
GIVE Day (Gannon's Invitation to Volunteer Everywhere), Homecoming Weekend and Springtopia

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
GU Society of Physician Assistant, GU Habitat for Humanity, Activities Programming Board, Student Occupational Therapy Association and Organization of Women Leaders

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
security cameras in and outside of campus facilities, including streets and sidewalks

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby			No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		Division 2
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Gymnastics	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		Division 2
Wrestling		Division 2	No

Faculty

423

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 247

Part-time - 176

Male - 198

Female - 224