Gannon University: Crime & Safety

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Gannon University LogoD Gannon University is a private not-for-profit school in Erie, Pennsylvania with about 4,670 students and 920 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government data, Gannon University is a relatively dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "D" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are some problems with forcible sex offenses and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Gannon University in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
5
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
4
0
0.3%

Robbery
1
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
2
3
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
2
0
0.2%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at Gannon University based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of Gannon University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Gannon University, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

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Roughly 32,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. ACT 29 to enroll.

Kent State University at KentKent State University at KentKent, OH
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Over 14,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. SAT 990, ACT 22 to enroll.

Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown State UniversityYoungstown, OH
More than 11,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 21 to enroll.

Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH
About 15,800 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B+.

Case Western Reserve UniversityCase Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH
About 12,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1450, ACT 34 to enroll.

Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock, PA
Over 8,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. SAT 1030, ACT 22 to enroll.

SUNY Buffalo State UniversitySUNY Buffalo State UniversityBuffalo, NY
More than 6,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 19 to enroll.

John Carroll UniversityJohn Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights, OH
Roughly 3,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1200, ACT 28 to enroll.

SUNY at FredoniaSUNY at FredoniaFredonia, NY
More than 3,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 21 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Mercyhurst UniversityMercyhurst UniversityErie, PA
Over 2,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1060, ACT 24 to enroll.

Great Lakes Institute of TechnologyGreat Lakes Institute of TechnologyErie, PA
About 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineErie, PA
About 4,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D.

Erie Institute of TechnologyErie Institute of TechnologyErie, PA
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Allegheny CollegeAllegheny CollegeMeadville, PA
Approximately 1,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 27 to enroll.

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Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A-.

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Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

University of Pittsburgh TitusvilleUniversity of Pittsburgh TitusvilleTitusville, PA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A. SAT 840, ACT 17 to enroll.

Kent State University at AshtabulaKent State University at AshtabulaAshtabula, OH
Over 1,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Jamestown Business CollegeJamestown Business CollegeJamestown, NY
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Jamestown Community CollegeJamestown Community CollegeJamestown, NY
About 3,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C.

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More than 1,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D+. ACT 20 to enroll.

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Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Around 100 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-.

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