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Gannon can be found in Erie, Pennsylvania (a medium-sized city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Gannon is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.
Gannon offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Gannon are in education and teaching and medical assistant and technician.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 470 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Gannon centered around 470 to 580, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 3,590 students were enrolled in Gannon.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Gannon student athletes compete in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Gannon University
109 W Sixth St
Erie, PA 16541
General Phone: (814) 871-7000
Admissions Phone: (814) 871-7240
Financial Aid Phone: (814) 871-7337
http://www.gannon.edu
Gannon awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 202 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, social studies teaching, education courses, business teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 108 | business management, MIS, marketing, accounting, international business, insurance, business, non-profit management, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 72 | physical therapy, counseling psychology, psychology |
| Engineering | 66 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, various engineering courses, engineering, industrial engineering |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 60 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 52 | physician assistant, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech |
| Liberal Arts | 42 | English literature, political science, liberal arts and sciences, history, interdisciplinary studies, area studies, foreign language and literature, social services |
| Medicine | 42 | health professions, medical preparatory, gerontology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 39 | criminal justice and safety, juvenile corrections |
| Science | 38 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer and info science, computer engineering, webmastering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 29 | occupational therapy, athletic trainer, dietitian |
| Media | 27 | radio and TV tech, advertising |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | public administration, social work, child care management, social work courses, social service professions |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy, theological and ministerial studies, theology |
| Art Studies | 5 | visual and performing arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 1 | funeral and mortuary |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | mechanical engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Gannon in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 423 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 387 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 7 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 8 |
In 2005, Gannon had a total enrollment of 3,590 students (2,911 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 78% |
| New York | 10% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
Gannon offers campus housing for 1,065 of its 2,911 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Erie, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,443 | 2,111 | 86% | 633 | 30% |
| Men | 1,007 | 840 | 83% | 248 | 30% |
| Women | 1,436 | 1,271 | 89% | 385 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (814) 871-7240
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,245 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,245 |
| Room and board | $ 7,330 |
| Room charge | $ 3,940 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,390 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,258 |
Financial Aid:
Gannon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 326600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (814) 871-7337
Gannon has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $71,404 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $43,925 | 7 | $58,029 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $54,992 | 11 | $60,114 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $70,324 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $56,857 | 13 | $56,176 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $50,548 | 39 | $46,872 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $31,527 | 9 | $33,804 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $53,999 | 62 | $47,101 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 175 | 117 | 292 |
| Football | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Track | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Basketball | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 66 | 93 | 159 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Investments and Securities
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
Social Work, Other
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Area Studies, Other
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Juvenile Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gannon Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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