Gannon University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,270

6.52% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,123

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

74.2%

6,547 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,189

79.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

66.7%

497 Graduates

About

Gannon University is a higher education institution located in Erie County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Gannon University were Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (105 degrees awarded), Physician Assistant (83 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (53 degrees).

In 2024, 1,426 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gannon University. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (864 degrees), 13.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gannon University is $39,270, which is $7,350 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Gannon University is $39,270, which is $7,350 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,123.

In 2024, 75% of undergraduate students attending Gannon University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,270

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Gannon University was $39,270. The cost of tuition at Gannon University is $7,350 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Gannon University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,123

2024 Value

3.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Gannon University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,123. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Gannon University grew by 3.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Gannon University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,610

Room and Board

$1,210

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gannon University was of $15,610 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,210. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.89% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Gannon University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Gannon University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.6% with respect to 2023, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gannon University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Gannon University received 6,547 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.41% annual growth. Out of those 6,547 applicants, 4,855 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.2% acceptance rate.

There were 4,189 students enrolled at Gannon University in 2024. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Gannon University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,855

Accepted Out of 6,547

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Gannon University was 74.2% (4,855 admissions from 6,547 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 76.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.41%, while admissions declined by 0.0206%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Gannon University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

34%

Submission Percentage (2021)

222

Scores Submitted (2021)

34% of enrolled first-time students at Gannon University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Gannon University had a total enrollment of 4,189 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Gannon University is 3,328 students and the part-time enrollment is 861. This means that 79.4% of students enrolled at Gannon University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gannon University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.2% White, 5.51% Black or African American, 3.84% Hispanic or Latino, 2.84% Two or More Races, 2.72% Asian, 0.0955% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0716% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Gannon University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.6%), followed by White Male (24.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.7%), followed by White Male (11.1%) and Black or African American Female (2.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gannon University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,189 students. The full-time enrollment at Gannon University is 3,328 and the part-time enrollment is 861. This means that 79.4% of students enrolled at Gannon University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gannon University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Gannon University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Gannon University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Gannon University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,269 enrolled students
Black or African American
231 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
161 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gannon University is 54.2% White, 5.51% Black or African American, 3.84% Hispanic or Latino, 2.84% Two or More Races, 2.72% Asian, 0.0955% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0716% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 224 students (5.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 294 more women than men received degrees from Gannon University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gannon University is white (864 degrees awarded). There were 13.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Gannon University is Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (105 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (83 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (53 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gannon University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (566 degrees awarded), Protective Services (62 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (138 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gannon University are Registered nurses (1,541,847 people), Software developers (1,115,039 people), Other managers (545,033 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (403,986 people), and Civil engineers (320,781 people).

The most specialized majors at Gannon University in 2024 are Health (566 degrees awarded), Protective Services (62 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (138 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees), and Engineering (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gannon University are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Gannon University are Health (566 degrees awarded), Protective Services (62 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (138 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees), and Engineering (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gannon University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,830,536 people), Computer Systems Design (1,140,927 people), Elementary & secondary schools (539,275 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (511,529 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (459,145 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gannon University.

Most Common (2024)

Radiographer
9 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
4 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Gannon University was Radiographer with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Gannon University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

566

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

860

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 566 degrees were awarded to men at Gannon University, which is 0.658 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (860).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Gannon University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Gannon University in Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods, which is 1.36 times more than the 56 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Gannon University in Occupational Therapy, which is 9.13 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 55% of students graduating from Gannon University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Gannon University is Male and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.87% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
864 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gannon University is white (864 degrees awarded). There were 13.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

3.3% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
625 degrees awarded
White Female
606 degrees awarded
White Female
594 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gannon University is white female (625 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (606 degrees).

Operations

Gannon University has an endowment valued at nearly $82.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.85M (10.7%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Gannon University had a total salary expenditure of 108M. Gannon University employs 101 Assistant professors, 74 Associate professors and 38 Professors. Most academics at Gannon University are Female Assistant professor (60), Female Associate professor (41), and Male Assistant professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gannon University are: Management, with 91 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 77 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 69 employees.

Endowment

$82.8M

2024 Endowment

10.3%

growth from 2023

Gannon University has an endowment valued at about $82.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Gannon University grew 10.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $169M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Gannon University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$46.7M

2024 Salaries

1.11%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Gannon University paid a median of $46.7M in salaries, which represents 43.2% of their overall expenditure ($108M) and a 1.11% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.18% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.93% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$19.4M

Instructional Salaries

228

Number of Employees

In 2024, Gannon University paid a total of $19.4M to 228 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gannon University were Management with 91 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 77 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 69 employees.

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