Gannon University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Erie, PA

$34,575

Avg tuition

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About Gannon University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Gannon University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Erie, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,208, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 61 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,575.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

79% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1210

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

50%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

68%

Unknown

10%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,125
On-campus room and board	$14,110
On-campus other expenses	$2,800
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$14,110
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,800
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$2,800

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$52,610	$52,610
Off-campus without family	$52,610	$52,610
Off-campus with family	$38,500	$38,500

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Aquatic Biology/Limnology
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Finance, General
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Accounting
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Insurance
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Advertising
	Health Communication
	Journalism
4	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
	Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer Programming/Programmer, General
6	Education
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Social Studies Teacher Education
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Reading Teacher Education
7	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Engineering/Industrial Management
8	Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Industrial Engineering
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Nurse Anesthetist
	Nursing Practice
	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
	Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
	Physician Assistant
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
11	History
	History, General
12	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Assistant/Paralegal
13	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
14	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
15	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	International/Global Studies
16	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
17	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
18	Personal And Culinary Services
	Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
19	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
20	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
21	Psychology
	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
	Psychology, General
22	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Administration
23	Security And Protective Services
	Criminalistics and Criminal Science
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
24	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences, Other
	Political Science and Government, General
25	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Theology/Theological Studies
26	Visual And Performing Arts
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Visual and Performing Arts, General
	Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

Gannon University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Gannon University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Personal And Culinary Services

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.