About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Kristin Manczka
Campus Visit Coordinator
Campus Visit Coordinator
Address
Office of Admissions
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
Phone
814-871-7407
Email
manczka001@gannon.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Waldron Campus Center
Friendship Green
Student Recreation Center
Knight Club
Hammermill Center
Doc's Landing, Nash Library, Power Study Lounge, Schuster Theatre, AJ's Way
Friendship Green
Student Recreation Center
Knight Club
Hammermill Center
Doc's Landing, Nash Library, Power Study Lounge, Schuster Theatre, AJ's Way
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Millcreek Mall
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
Presque Isle State Park
Erie Zoo
Jerry Uht Park
Warner Theatre, Erie Bayfront, Erie Art Museum, Erie Bayfront, Erie Playhouse, Peek-n-Peak Ski Resort, The Flagship Niagara, Waldameer Park and WaterWorld, Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, Downtown Erie Arts & Cultural District, Liberty Pier, Bayfront Multi-Purpose Trail
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
Presque Isle State Park
Erie Zoo
Jerry Uht Park
Warner Theatre, Erie Bayfront, Erie Art Museum, Erie Bayfront, Erie Playhouse, Peek-n-Peak Ski Resort, The Flagship Niagara, Waldameer Park and WaterWorld, Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, Downtown Erie Arts & Cultural District, Liberty Pier, Bayfront Multi-Purpose Trail
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
814-871-7407
8:00am - 4:30pm
814-871-7407
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3PM
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3PM
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Saturday Info Sessions, Open Houses
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Please submit recruiting form found on Gannon Athletics webpage
Advance Notice
Other
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Erie International Airport (15 minutes from campus), Greyhound Bus Station, Union Station (train service), taxi service, Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (bus service)
Driving Instructions to Campus
If you are traveling NORTH on I-79:
Follow the signs and continue on Bayfront Highway along Presque Isle Bay, passing the marinas and continuing to State Street. Turn right onto State Street.
Proceed south on State Street through the downtown district to West 6th Street. Turn right onto West 6th Street and travel 2 blocks; you will see the Office of Admissions and a parking lot on your right where you may park your car.
If you are traveling EAST or WEST on I-90:
Take the I-79 North Exit and follow the above directions.
Please see Gannon's website for more complete directions.
Local Accommodations
Sheraton Erie Bayfront 814-454-2005
George Carroll House 814-459-2021
William Sands House 814-504-0845
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 4,727
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average HS GPA: 3.63
GPA Breakdown
37%
4.0
18%
3.75 - 3.99
14%
3.50 - 3.74
12%
3.25 - 3.49
7%
3.00 - 3.24
8%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 620
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1030 - 1230
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 26
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13.47:1
Total Faculty
373
with Terminal Degree
218
197
Women
176
Men
38
Minority
6
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
52%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
67%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Area Studies, Other.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Aquatic Biology/Limnology.
Biochemistry.
Bioinformatics.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Insurance.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Journalism.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, Other.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, Other.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Literature (British and Commonwealth).
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Physician Assistant.
Polysomnography.
Pre-Chiropractic Studies.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Optometry Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Public Health, General.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Theology/Theological Studies.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Timothy J. McCallion
President - West Region, Verizon
Dante C. Parrini
Chairman/CEO Glatfelter Company
Antoinette Spevetz
Professor of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Scott Krall
Head of Corp Environmental Governance, Sustainability and Remediation,Bayer
Michael Doka
Chairman, Rehrig Pacific Co.
Anne Cooney
President, Process Industries & Drives Division, Siemens Group
Dr. Anthony M D'Alessandro
Executive Director, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
52%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
67%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Nov 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$25,275
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$23,422
Average Need-Based Loan
$21,932
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$20,341
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,432
Foreign Countries Represented
39
Demographics
1.57%
Asian
5.48%
Black
4.22%
Hispanic
69.89%
Caucasian
6.00%
Unknown
9.18%
International
61% female
39% male
28% are out of state
81% are full time
19% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
45%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
68%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Dr. Harvey Kanter, Ph.D.
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
2
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
2
Spellchecker allowed in exams
2
Extended test time
2
Scribes
2
Proctors
2
Oral exams
2
Notetakers
2
Distraction-free environment
2
Accommodation for students with ADHD
2
Reading machine
2
Other assistive technology
2
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
91
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
5
13% join a fraternity
10% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
16% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Golden Knights)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Water Polo
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Water Polo
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Golden Knights)
12 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Volleyball
Water Polo
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Volleyball
Water Polo
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
LGBT Support Groups: Support groups and individual counseling are offered as needed through the Counseling Services Office, http://www.gannon.edu/About-Gannon/Services-for-Students/Counseling-Services/
Minority Support Groups: Support groups and individual counseling are offered as needed through the Counseling Services Office, http://www.gannon.edu/About-Gannon/Services-for-Students/Counseling-Services/
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
80/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
No
School employs a sustainability officer
No
Public GHG inventory plan
No
% food budget spent on local/organic food
40%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Journey Ed (software) and Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
