Gannon University
About Gannon University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Gannon University is a private Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania. It offers programs in health professions, nursing, engineering, and criminal justice, with a downtown campus and strong career placement rates in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Founded
1925
Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
Students
3,786
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
74.2%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
66.4%
Near national average
Tuition
$40,656
Per year
Avg Net Price
$22,553
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not Considered
Test-blind. Grades and essays decide
Median Earnings
$58,845
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
74.2 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Blind
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
With a 74.2% acceptance rate, Gannon University admits most students who meet the academic standards. Focus on putting together a complete, thoughtful application.
SAT Scores
N/A
Not reported
ACT Scores
24/ 36
Average: 24 out of 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
66.4% complete their degree within six years
Retention
76.2%
4-Year Grad
51%
6-Year Grad
65%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
44.6%
$/Student
$10.4K
Class Size
Medium
While 51% finish in 4 years, 76.2% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$40,656
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$15,960
Books & Supplies
$1,246
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,869
After Financial Aid
$22,553
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$18,489
Receive Grants
23.8%
Take Loans
64.5%
The total cost of attendance runs about $52,869/yr, including $15,960 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $22,553.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Gannon University fund their education.
While in School
23.8%
Get Grants
Free money
64.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$70,028
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$27,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$286/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The $27,000 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $59K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Gannon University.
Gender
57.2%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,365
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
1,421
Graduates
26.1%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
3.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 26.1% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 18.2% international students bring global perspectives to campus life.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
2,365
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Doctoral
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Gannon University fields 13 varsity teams with 606 student athletes, about 26% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II with football
Conference
Pennsylvania State
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
13
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
606
26% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
56% / 44%
338
Men
268
Women
9
Men's Teams
11
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Gannon Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$58,845
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
$93K
132 grads
4yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$54K
61 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$65K
51 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$61K
47 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
27 grads
Finance and Financial Management Services
$74K
27 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $55K six years out, growing to $59K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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