Gannon University
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$34,575
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About Gannon University
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.
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
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
Demographics
White
68%
Unknown
10%
Non-U.S. Citizen
8%
Black
5%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
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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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
18
Total Online Enrollment
2,131
Percent of Programs Online
84% On-campus
16% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 3% online
Graduate Certificate 50% online
Master's 31% online
Doctorate 67% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $34,575 | $34,575 |
Graduate | $19,980 | $19,980 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
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 Undergraduate Cost
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 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
84%
State Grant Aid
33%
Institution Grant Aid
91%
Pell Grant
33%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
Health Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
4Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
18Personal And Culinary Services
BA
MA
DOC
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
20Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
23Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
24Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
25Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
26Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
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