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Gannon University

Gannon University is a medium, private institution located in Erie, pa. Founded in 1925, Gannon University offers undergraduate degrees in 103 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,588 undergraduates
cost $36,706 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Gannon University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.65
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Gannon University is known for one of its top majors: Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Curriculum and Instruction

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,706
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,410
Books & supplies $1,176
Other expenses $2,812
Cost of attendance* $56,104
Average financial aid package $30,333
Estimated cost $25,771 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,706
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,410
Books & supplies $1,176
Other expenses $2,812
Cost of attendance* $56,104
Average financial aid package $30,333
Estimated cost $25,771 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Gannon University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,588, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

4,665

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
42%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
47%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Gannon University, students love their GU Society of Physician Assistant, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 109 W Sixth St, Erie, PA 16541-0001
phone 814-871-7000
address www.gannon.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Gu society of physician assistant

Gu habitat for humanity

Activities programming board

Student occupational therapy association

Organization of women leaders

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Gannon University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Gannon University?

Gannon University is located in Erie, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Gannon University? 

The acceptance rate for Gannon University is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Gannon University?

The average high school GPA for Gannon University students was 3.65.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Gannon University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Gannon University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $224,416.

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