School Overview

Gannon University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Gannon University is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

109 W Sixth St
Erie, PA 16541
Main Phone: (814) 871-7000
Web Site: www.gannon.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,134 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.4% of students attend full-time, while 0.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 246 male students and 371 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 39.9% of the student body, while females made up 60.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (142)%, Hispanic (49)%, Asian (44)%, and Native American (10)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 460. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 470 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Statistics And Quantitative Research
• Enterprise Management
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Marketing
• Other Business And Management

• Advertising
• General Communications
• Specialized Communication

• Communications Technology And Technician

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Programming

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Materials And Instructional Media
• Special Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• General Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Other Engineering Technology And Technician
• Quality Control And Safety

• English Literature

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Health Aide
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Mental Health
• Nursing
• Other Health Care
• Pre Med
• Rehabilitation Training

• Anthropology
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Nutrition

• Child Care

• Liberal Arts

• Gerontology
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Law And Legal

• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• General Arts

• Mortuary And Funeral

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Other Physical Sciences
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology

• Public Administration
• Social Work

• Religious Education
• Theological And Ministerial Studies

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Gannon University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• Recommendations are recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.