Gannon University
Erie, PA · Private
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Gannon University admitted 74.2% of applicants university-wide (4,855 of 6,547).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 74.2% | 4,855 | 6,547 |
| Men | 71.0% | 2,329 | 3,280 |
| Women | 77.3% | 2,526 | 3,267 |
Of 4,855 admitted students, 554 enrolled (11.4% yield).
Gannon University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- median 1120
- ACT (mid-50%)
- median 24
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Gannon University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $52,869/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,656 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,206 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $52,869/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $18,489 |
| $30k–48k | $15,945 |
| $48k–75k | $20,352 |
| $75k–110k | $23,354 |
| Over $110k | $25,445 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Gannon Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — $5,000 to $18,000 per year (International Aid)
- President's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- International Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Gannon University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcript
- SAT/ACT scores
- Personal statement (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
International applicants
- Official high school transcript
- SAT/ACT scores
- Personal statement (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Gannon University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Gannon University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $58,845
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 66.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 76%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Gannon University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #257
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (16%), Biological & life sciences (10%), Engineering (8%).
Gannon University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.