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Gannon University

Erie, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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74%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$22,553
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.4K
Students
Medium campus body
$55,319
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Gannon University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Erie, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading560 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math560 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite24 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences34% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $197,954
Earnings 5yr: $193,562
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,699
Earnings 5yr: $108,210
Debt: N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,419
Earnings 5yr: $72,175
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,220
Earnings 5yr: $84,100
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,856
Earnings 5yr: $78,829
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,846
Earnings 5yr: $72,662
Debt: $29,485
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,630
Earnings 5yr: $84,071
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,971
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,065
Earnings 5yr: $50,220
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,113
Earnings 5yr: $73,004
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,492
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,846
Earnings 5yr: $65,047
Debt: $27,000
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,601
Earnings 5yr: $60,730
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,000
Earnings 5yr: $54,467
Debt: $24,594
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,161
Earnings 5yr: $60,778
Debt: $26,390
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $71,628
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $67,454
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,110
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $51,249
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $44,471
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$22,553
In-State Tuition$40,656
Out-of-State Tuition$40,656
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

24%
Pell Grants
64%
Take Loans
67%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$55,319
+6% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,845

Completion Signals

66%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,031
Est. Monthly Payment
$249/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

43%
Men
57%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$79,483
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