Gannon University
Gannon University at a Glance
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About Gannon University
According to Wikipedia, Gannon University is a private Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania. Gannon University has approximately 4,600 students and 47,000 alumni. Its intercollegiate athletics include 18 athletic programs for men and women competing at the NCAA Division II level.
Gannon University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,331 | 74% | 76% | 71% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Gannon University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $42,641 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $19,159 |
| 30K - 48K | $18,892 |
| 48K - 75K | $20,168 |
| 75K - 110K | $25,415 |
| 110K+ | $27,823 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Gannon University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Gannon University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $64,498 a year, and 95% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Gannon University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 5,184 | 3,176 | 2,008 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Gannon University?
Gannon University is located at 109 W Sixth St, Erie, PA 16541-0001.
How Safe is Gannon University?
Gannon University reported 0.5 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most midsize residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Gannon University has a violent crime rate of 0.02% and a property crime rate of 0.02%. Erie has a violent crime rate of 0.38% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.00%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Gannon University Known For?
Gannon University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Nursing
- Engineering
- Chemistry
- Business
- Political Science
- Medical
- Education
- Law
- Communications
- History
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Literature
- Biology
- Sociology
- Mathematics
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
Gannon University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Gannon University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Gannon University ranks #686 in the U.S. and #1796 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesGannon University ranks #794 in the U.S. and #4461 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesGannon University ranks #885 in the U.S. and #3830 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesGannon University ranks #989 in the U.S. and #3707 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesGannon University ranks #1012 in the U.S. and #4341 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesGannon University ranks #1190 in the U.S. and #4102 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesGannon University ranks #1227 in the U.S. and #5092 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesGannon University ranks #1227 in the U.S. and #4238 worldwide for influence in Law.
Gannon University ranks #1312 in the U.S. and #4958 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesGannon University ranks #1362 in the U.S. and #4345 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesGannon University ranks #1377 in the U.S. and #4571 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesGannon University ranks #1393 in the U.S. and #3663 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesGannon University ranks #1542 in the U.S. and #6341 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesGannon University ranks #1574 in the U.S. and #7340 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesGannon University ranks #1588 in the U.S. and #4867 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesGannon University ranks #1609 in the U.S. and #6582 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesGannon University ranks #1726 in the U.S. and #5219 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesGannon University ranks #1741 in the U.S. and #6515 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesGannon University ranks #1865 in the U.S. and #4948 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesGannon University ranks #2236 in the U.S. and #4484 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesWho Are Gannon University's Most Influential Alumni?
Gannon University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Psychology, and Business. Here are some of Gannon University's most famous alumni:
