Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
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%
|
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Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 53% more female students than male students enrolled at Gannon University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% 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 |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,699
|
| Women |
2,592
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Gannon University serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 66 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
66%
|
| Out of State |
27%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
31% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 7.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212601 IPEDS survey data for Gannon University.