Gannon University: Review & Facts

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Gannon University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,665 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1925 and is one of the 5 colleges and schools located in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Gannon University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Gannon University will give you the opportunity to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
96
Gannon University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 96 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Occupational Therapy, Management, Nursing, and Engineering. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Gannon University is fair at 79% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Fair
The graduation rate at Gannon University is average: 69%. Around 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Gannon University is pretty good, 13:1. Find out more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $35,700 per year. The additional fees at Gannon University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,100; this totals $36,800 per year.

Read the details about Gannon University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
According to recent data, 6,678 applications were submitted and 5,399 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Gannon University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,100
High
Gannon University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Gannon University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Gannon University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,400 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: around $8,100 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Gannon University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Gannon University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Gannon University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Gannon University
109 W Sixth St
Erie, Pennsylvania
16541-0001, USA
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