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Summary
Gannon University is a private institution that was founded in 1925. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,925, its setting is city, and the campus size is 28 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Gannon University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 61. Its tuition and fees are $26,526 (2012-13).
Gannon University is a Catholic institution located in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania, in the city of Erie. Undergraduates at Gannon University can choose from more than 50 academic programs, and graduate students can pursue master’s degrees in nearly 20 fields, including health and psychology. Gannon students learn in small classes and build their curriculum on the Core of Discovery program of about 40 liberal arts credits. The school upholds its Catholic mission through both the Campus Ministry Office and the Center for Social Concerns, which coordinates community service projects.
Gannon University students can get involved in about 75 campus clubs, as well as student government and Greek life. The Student Activity Board also plans many events for students to explore, such as cookouts, ice cream socials, movie nights, and comedy shows. Student athletes can play intramural sports or try out for the Gannon University Golden Knights varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
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Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our dynamic faculty and staff prepare motivated students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. Students are empowered to become leaders in their professions, churches and communities through challenging academics, a wide range of campus organizations, and personal attention for each student. As an urban university, located on the shores of Lake Erie in the heart of downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, Gannon is uniquely positioned to use the power of its campus' academic, research, and service resources to enhance the surrounding community and seek solutions to urban problems in the physical, social, intellectual, economic and environmental realms. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1925 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $40,418,000 |
Applying
When applying to Gannon University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at Gannon University is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 85.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 85.2% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Gannon University is 14:1, and the school has 55.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Gannon University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Education. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.5 percent.
Student Life
Gannon University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,925, with a gender distribution of 41.3 percent male students and 58.7 percent female students. At this school, 46.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 54.0 percent of students live off campus. Gannon University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 4,076 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Gannon University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Gannon University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Gannon University, 65 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Gannon University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 65% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Gannon University, 84.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $17,030.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $26,526 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $10,580 (2012-13) |
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