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Gannon University Teaching Programs

Gannon University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Erie, PA. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Gannon University Rankings

Gannon University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#20 of 262	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#67 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#269 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Gannon University?

Contact details for Gannon University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	109 W Sixth St, Erie, PA 16541-0001
Phone:	8148717000
Website:	www.gannon.edu/
Admissions:	www.gannon.edu/Admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.gannon.edu/Financial-Aid/

How Do I Get Into Gannon University?

You can apply to Gannon University online at: https://apply.gannon.edu/Apply/Account/Login

Gannon University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Gannon University

Here’s what Gannon University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Gannon University?

Gannon University maintains an acceptance rate of 74%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Gannon University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,280	2,329	71%
Women	3,267	2,526	77%

Can I Afford Gannon University?

The average net price after aid at Gannon University is $23,206. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$39,270
In-State Fees	$1,386
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,270
Out-of-State Fees	$1,386
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$40,656
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,656

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 21% of students at Gannon University receive some form of financial aid (615 students).

Nearly 75% of students at Gannon University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,009 per student.

24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,663.

Student Loan Debt

64% of Gannon University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,742 per year.

Gannon University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,987 students enrolled at Gannon University. Gannon University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,467 undergraduate students at Gannon University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Gannon University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	74
Black or African American	152
Hispanic	128
White	1,502
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	83
Non-Resident	387

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Gannon University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	294
New York	49
Ohio	28
Florida	11
Michigan	9

Additionally, approximately 15.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Gannon University Graduate Student Diversity

1,628 of Gannon University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Gannon University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Gannon University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	37
Black or African American	68
Hispanic	21
White	669
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	27
Non-Resident	721

Online Learning at Gannon University

Gannon University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

553 undergraduate students at Gannon University took at least one online class — of those, 16 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 232 students took at least one online class and 220 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Gannon University

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by Gannon University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	—	—	30
Curriculum and Instruction	—	27	—	27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	18	—	—	18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	2	3	—	8

Academic Programs at Gannon University

Gannon University offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Gannon University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.