by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,208 undergraduates in 2020, Gannon is a small, private university located in Erie, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Gannon offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Gannon can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Gannon Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Gannon Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Gannon does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Gannon Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Gannon for Veterans Guide.
Gannon offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Gannon has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,208 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,723 (84.9%). Part-time attendance was 485 (15.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,723 | 485 | 3,208 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Gannon is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Gannon #1266 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Gannon by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Gannon Diversity Guide.
Gannon has a total of 399 student athletes, 246 men and 153 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $6,448,548 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $6,234,438 |
| Net | $214,110 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Gannon University Athletics