At a glance
Average net price
$22,553
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
66.4%
Admission rate
74%
Undergrad size
2,365
In-state tuition
$40,656
Out-of-state tuition
$40,656
Cost of attendance
$52,869
Median earnings (10y)
$58,845
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 76.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (34%), stem (22%), business (16%).
- STEM22%
- Health34%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences10%
- Trades & services10%
- Health professions34.1%~807 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business15.7%~371 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering9.0%~212 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~184 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~139 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education3.5%~82 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology3.5%~82 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.8%~65 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication2.6%~61 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.9%~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.2%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.9%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.9%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences0.7%~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 258 | — | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 227 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 181 | $93,754 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 144 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 122 | $22,818 | $26,390 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 115 | $58,442 | $29,485 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 114 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 110 | $60,695 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 91 | $22,745 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 71 | $30,816 | $24,594 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 65 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 63 | $45,416 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 62 | $70,910 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 47 | $60,757 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 45 | $159,494 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 28 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 28 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 26 | $28,128 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 26 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Doctoral | 15 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Gannon University
Gannon University is a mid-sized institution located in Erie, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,365 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Gannon University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,553 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $40,656 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $52,869 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 66.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 76.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,845 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Gannon University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (34% of credentials), stem (22% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Gannon University accepts 74% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Erie, Pennsylvania (city), Gannon University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Gannon University
Q.How much does Gannon University cost?
The average net price at Gannon University is $22,553 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $52,869.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Gannon University?
Gannon University has a 6-year graduation rate of 66.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Gannon University?
Gannon University admits 74% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Gannon University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Gannon University graduate earns $58,845 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Gannon University?
Published tuition is $40,656 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Gannon University located?
Gannon University is located in Erie, Pennsylvania (ZIP 16541).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Gannon University at their official website.