Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Online | gannon.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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.
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Gannon University is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Gannon University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#440 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#311 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#35 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#32 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#395 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#32 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1250 |
| ACT | 20/28 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,210 |
| Other Fees | $1,086 |
| Room and Board | $15,610 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,864 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,635 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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, 2025