Description

At Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, students get the best of both worlds: specialized degrees and a truly well rounded education, both in and out of the classroom.

At Gannon, students have the benefit of a variety of majors from which to choose. Human Resources, Theatre, Mortuary Science, Gerontology, Occupational Therapy, Software Engineering, Business Administration, Literature and Social Work are just a few on the list.

Regardless of their major, all Gannon students go through the Core of Discovery or Lifecore programs, which provide a broad educational base in the humanities, arts and sciences.

Since Gannon is a Catholic school, it also manages to nurture its students spiritually through campus ministry, Catholic mass and retreats.

Many students at Gannon also engage in service activities both locally and abroad, and the university even sponsors a program for students interested in working on social issues.

Academic, professional, cultural and special interest clubs are also available for students to cultivate themselves creatively, socially and intellectually.

Admissions requirements include a high school diploma or GED and submission of a personal statement.

Students may apply for financial aid to help with tuition costs.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Golden Knights

Website

www.gannon.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$24,269

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,269

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

4,238

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,824
Freshman Class
660
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
4,238

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
66%
Graduate
34%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
70%
Out-of-State
30%

Gender of Students

Women
60%
Men
40%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
86%
Latino
1%
Other
7%

Students State Origin

Pennsylvania
70%
Ohio
9%
New York
8%
Virgin Islands
1%
Maryland
1%
Other
11%

International Students

International
6%
Domestic
94%