Gannon University
Erie, Pennsylvania 16541-0001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
Gannon University is a private institution in Erie with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,845 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,206.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Gannon University was established in 1933 as the two-year Cathedral College by the Diocese of Erie under the leadership of Joseph J.
- •In 1944, the school became the four-year men's school Gannon College of Arts and Sciences, named for then-Bishop of Erie, John Mark Gannon, the driving force behind its opening and development.
- •The college became coeducational in 1964 and gained university status in 1979.
- •The all-girls school Villa Maria College, which was founded by the Sisters of St.
- •Joseph in 1925, merged with the university in 1989.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,031
Programs (103)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + city premium