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#27 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

4,596
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

Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gannon University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,746 prospective students applied, and 3,967 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 644 enrolled in the school.  3,664 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 932 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $33,560 plus fees of $966. Gannon University is ranked 398 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 990/1250
ACT 20/28
GPA 3.59

Applications Accepted

83.6% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$33,560
Costs for Gannon University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,158
Other Fees$966
Room and Board $14,600
Budget for Other Expenses$2,736
Total One Year Cost$53,020

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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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