Gannon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3061 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #864 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #796 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #49 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 4 | In Erie |
| #828 of 1,623 | For Engineering Management |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 2,768
- Graduates
- 1,421
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- gannon.edu
Gannon University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Gannon University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 71% | 77% |
| Applicants | 6,547 | 3,280 | 3,267 |
| Admissions | 4,855 | 2,329 | 2,526 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 547 | 231 | 316 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 4 | 3 |
785 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
236 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2269 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1064 (25%) |
| Black or African American | 231 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 224 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 161 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 119 (3%) |
| Asian | 114 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gannon University is $23,123 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,489 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,945 |
| $48-75K | $20,352 |
| $75-110K | $23,354 |
| $110K+ | $25,445 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,270 | $22,680 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,270 | $22,680 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,270 | $22,680 |
| Fee in-district | $1,386 | $1,160 |
| Fee in-state | $1,386 | $1,160 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,386 | $1,160 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,523 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,960 |
| Room charge | $8,130 |
| Meal charge | $7,830 |
Gannon University majors
Gannon University has granted 559 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs, 584 master's across 25 programs, and 150 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gannon University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 105 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 83 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 44 | 37 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 73 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 65 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 65 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 8 | 53 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 16 | 41 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 38 | |||
| Information Technology | 38 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 37 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | 30 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 31 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 | 8 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 27 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | 6 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 24 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 23 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 18 | |||
| Accounting | 16 | |||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 16 | |||
| Psychology, General | 16 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 15 | |||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 13 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 12 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 11 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 9 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 9 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 7 | 1 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | 5 | ||
| Legal Studies | 7 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 6 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | |||
| Public Health, General | 5 | |||
| Social Work | 5 | |||
| Aquatic Biology & Limnology | 4 | |||
| Experimental Psychology | 4 | |||
| Insurance | 4 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Advertising | 3 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 3 | |||
| Computer Engineering, Other | 3 | |||
| Economics, General | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 3 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 3 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 3 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | |||
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 2 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Journalism | 1 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | |||
| Natural Sciences | 1 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 18 | 559 | 584 | 150 |
Gannon University has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 29% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 60% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gannon University has published 2,026 scientific papers with 29,401 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 33 |
| 1994 | 6 | 59 |
| 1995 | 13 | 58 |
| 1996 | 17 | 109 |
| 1997 | 8 | 117 |
| 1998 | 15 | 214 |
| 1999 | 17 | 187 |
| 2000 | 10 | 200 |
| 2001 | 12 | 185 |
| 2002 | 30 | 218 |
| 2003 | 30 | 207 |
| 2004 | 21 | 223 |
| 2005 | 36 | 313 |
| 2006 | 28 | 333 |
| 2007 | 45 | 354 |
| 2008 | 44 | 405 |
| 2009 | 44 | 458 |
| 2010 | 41 | 502 |
| 2011 | 40 | 578 |
| 2012 | 48 | 645 |
| 2013 | 46 | 693 |
| 2014 | 39 | 749 |
| 2015 | 73 | 806 |
| 2016 | 96 | 976 |
| 2017 | 86 | 1084 |
| 2018 | 104 | 1351 |
| 2019 | 124 | 1577 |
| 2020 | 167 | 2053 |
| 2021 | 129 | 2510 |
| 2022 | 104 | 2790 |
| 2023 | 110 | 2836 |
| 2024 | 196 | 3356 |
| 2025 | 85 | 3089 |
Notable alumni
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Daniel Cudmore
- Occupations
- stunt performertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Daniel Cudmore is a Canadian actor, stuntman, and former professional rugby union player. He is best known for his roles as the superhero Peter Rasputin / Colossus in the X-Men film series, the Volturi Felix in The Twilight Saga film series, and several characters in the Arrowverse.
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Vikram S. Pandit
- Occupations
- businesspersonbanker
- Biography
-
Vikram Shankar Pandit is an Indian American banker and investor who was the chief executive officer of Citigroup from December 2007 to 16 October 2012 and is the current chairman and chief executive officer of The Orogen Group.
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Matt Berkey
- Occupations
- poker player
- Biography
-
Matthew Berkey is an American professional poker player from Leechburg, Pennsylvania who focuses on live no limit hold 'em cash games.
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Ryan Bizzarro
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ryan A. Bizzarro is an American politician and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has represented the 3rd district since January 2013. His district is located in Erie County and includes the townships of Millcreek and Fairview.
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Joseph Schember
- Years
- 1950-.. (age 76)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Joseph Schember is an American banker and politician who served as the 48th mayor of Erie, Pennsylvania from 2018 to 2026. Schember previously served as a vice president of PNC Bank and as a member of the Erie City Council between 2006 and 2012.
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Edward M. Gabriel
- Occupations
- diplomatboard of directors
- Biography
-
Edward M. Gabriel is an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Morocco from 1997 to 2001. He is the currently a member of the board of directors for the United States Institute of Peace.
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James Dubik
- Years
- 1949-.. (age 77)
- Enrolled in Gannon University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in philosophy
- Occupations
- writersoldiermilitary officeruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Lieutenant General James Michael Dubik is a senior fellow at the Institute for the Study of War and a professor at Georgetown University's Security Studies Program. General Dubik has extensive operational experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Bosnia, Haiti, Panama, Honduras, and in many NATO countries.
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Jabs Newby
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Jabulani Jabari Newby is a Jamaican-Canadian professional basketball player for the Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Newby played college basketball for Eastern Kentucky University and Gannon.
General info
| Founded | 1925 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Believe in the Possibilities |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also summer session, June, July and August |
| Total FTE staff | 721 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 109 W Sixth St Erie, Pennsylvania, 16541-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |
| Phone | 8148717000 |