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Gannon University

Erie, PA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Gannon University campus
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Admission rate
74%
Accessible
Average net price
$24,443
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings
$64,498
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Gannon University is a private nonprofit college in Erie, PA with 2,365 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $24,443 per year ($19,159 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,498 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
74%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
6,331
Fall 2023
Admitted
4,856
Fall 2023
Yield
13%
of admitted students enrolled

What Gannon University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$56,456
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$42,641

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$19,159
  • $30–48k$18,892
  • $48–75k$20,168
  • $75–110k$25,415
  • $110k+$27,823

Get a personal estimate with Gannon University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
71%
Freshman retention
76%
Median earnings
$64,498
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
2,365
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Receive Pell grants
26%
  • White61%
  • Hispanic6%
  • Black6%
  • Asian3%

Gannon University FAQ

What is Gannon University's acceptance rate?+

Gannon University admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Gannon University test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Gannon University?+

In Fall 2023, 6,331 students applied to Gannon University and 4,856 were admitted; 619 enrolled.

Does Gannon University consider legacy status?+

No. Gannon University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Gannon University require an essay?+

Gannon University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Gannon University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $56,456 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,443.

What is Gannon University's graduation rate?+

71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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