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#32 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

4,665
Gannon University overview
Location Erie, Pennsylvania
Online gannon.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Gannon University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Gannon University, a private Catholic institution located in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania along the shores of Lake Erie, operates on an urban campus approximately 130 miles north of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1925 as Cathedral College, the institution became a four-year college in 1941 and achieved university status in 1964. The university maintains a strong emphasis in healthcare education, engineering, and business programs, while operating a notable physical therapy doctoral program and ABET-accredited engineering curricula. The campus comprises multiple academic buildings and residence halls across its downtown location, integrating traditional collegiate architecture with modern facilities including the Center for Advanced Engineering and the Patient Simulation Center. Students can participate in NCAA Division II athletics as the Golden Knights, competing in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Gannon University is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 990/1250
ACT 20/28
GPA 3.59

Applications Accepted

80.8% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,620
Costs for Gannon University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,176
Other Fees$1,086
Room and Board $15,410
Budget for Other Expenses$2,812
Total One Year Cost$56,104

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

66% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Gannon University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 29%
Business 11%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 10%
Biology 7%
Education 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024