A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Gannon University are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
76%
|
Black |
5%
|
Hispanic |
3%
|
Asian |
2%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
9%
|
Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 35% more female students than male students enrolled at Gannon University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Gannon University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
43%
|
Women |
57%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1,989
|
Women |
2,676
|
Gannon University serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
54%
|
Out of State |
26%
|
Foreign |
20%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
32% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 7.8% |
Part time Undergrads | 5.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212601 IPEDS survey data for Gannon University.
Last updated February 24, 2024