About

Gannon College of Arts and Sciences was established in 1925. A private, Catholic, comprehensive co-educational institution, Gannon has emerged as Northwestern Pennsylvania’s premier Catholic university and is a valuable community and regional resource.

It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,991 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 63 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Gannon University comprises two vibrant campuses in Erie and Ruskin. According to the US News and World Report, Gannon University has a ranking of #260 in the National Universities Category. Applications for undergraduate programs at Gannon are on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Gannon University is less selective with admissions, as it has an acceptance rate of 84%. The Financial Aid is annually awarded for Over $51 million.

Gannon University comprises two vibrant campuses in Erie, Pa. and Ruskin, Fla. Gannon's Erie campus is central to many businesses and organizations that provide students with hands-on learning opportunities. This urban campus in the heart of downtown is within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, entertainment and Lake Erie beaches close by, and is just within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Gannon's Ruskin campus is a dynamic and beautiful area between Tampa and Bradenton that rates highly on measures of livability and attractiveness. The campus puts you at the center of a rapidly expanding healthcare sector with opportunities to engage in educational outreach activities.

Features

Why Gannon University

In 2007, Gannon University launched an impressive $25 million building project to transform the campus. The Erie Technology Incubator was built to encourage business development and create up to 300 jobs; the Zurn Science Centre received new classrooms and research facilities, while a new academic building was opened in 2008 as well.
There are about 75 clubs and organizations at Gannon University students as well as student government and Greek life. Clubs include Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Club, Chemistry Club, Relay for Life Club, Science Fiction Club, Ski Club and The Environmental Club.
As winner of the 2014 Abraham & Borst Award for Best College Station in the Nation, WERG – the university’s student-operated radio station – broadcasts daily. It has an Alternative Rock format on weekdays, Super Soul Saturdays, and community programming on Sundays.
The Activities Programming Board also plans events throughout the year, such as: cookouts, ice cream socials, movie nights and comedy shows.
Gannon is a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in NCAA Division II. There are some 18 scholarship-granting varsity sports. men participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, water polo, and wrestling. Women participate in basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball and water polo.
Notable alumni include John Stehr, an American television journalist who currently anchors at NBC, Kevin Benson, a television meteorologist for WPXI in Pennsylvania, and John Brabender, a prominent Republican political consultant.

Scholarship Details

ACADEMIC AND MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS

Scholarship/Award
Amount
Eligibility
Presidential Scholarship*
Full Tuition
Eligible candidates must apply and be accepted to the University by December 15. The top 10 percent of accepted students by this date will be invited to compete in a scholarship contest with the ability to earn a full tuition scholarship. Up to the top 8 participants in the scholarship contest will receive full tuition scholarships.
Founders Scholarship*
up to $24,000
All students who are invited and choose to participate in the above mentioned contest will have their Admissions Merit award increased by $1,000. Up to the top 8 participants in the scholarship contest will receive full tuition scholarships. Details of the scholarship contest are included with students’ acceptance letters.
Academic Excellence Award*
$22,000 - $23,000
Award amounts are based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores. Students who perform exceptionally well may have the opportunity to increase their scholarship/award amount and receive either the Presidential or Founders Scholarships.
Knight Achievement Award*
$20,000- $21,000
Award is based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores.
Maroon & Gold Award*
$18,000
Award amounts are based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores.
* Must enroll directly from high school.

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS

Scholarship/Award
Amount
Eligibility
Biology
$500-$3,000
Awards are based on students’ performance on exams.
Business
$500-$3,000
Awards are based on students’ performance on exams.
Chemistry
$500-$3,000
Awards are based on students’ performance on exams.
Communication and Language Arts
$500-$3,000
Awards are based on students’ performance on exams.
Education
$500-$3,000
Awards are based on students’ performance on exams.
Engineering
$500-$3,000
Awards are based on students’ performance on exams.
Health Professions and Science
$500-$3,000
Awards are based on students’ performance on exams.
Social Science
$500-$3,000
Awards are based on students’ performance on exams.
* Must enroll directly from high school.
** Scholarship competitions to be held virtually and dates will be shared as they are identified. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

University Accreditation/ Recognition

The PA program curricula of the Gannon University Physician Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
AS Degree - Respiratory Care - accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Associate of Science in Radiography - accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Baccalaureate , Exercise Sciences - accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Baccalaureate - Accounting - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Baccalaureate - Advertising Communications - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Baccalaureate - Business Administration - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Baccalaureate - Finance - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Baccalaureate - International Business - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Baccalaureate - Management - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Baccalaureate - Management Information Systems - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Baccalaureate - Marketing - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Baccalaureate - Risk Management and Insurance - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Baccalaureate - Scientific and Technical Sales - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Baccalaureate - Sports Management and Marketing - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
BS Degree - Respiratory Care - accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Clinical Mental Health Counseling - M.S. - accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Master's - Master of Business Administration - accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Master's in Speech-Language Pathology
Masters , Exercise Physiology - Applied - accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
MS - Physician Assistant - accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
MS - Physician Assistant - accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Nursing - Baccalaureate - accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing - Master's - accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing - Post-Graduate APRN Certificate - accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Office of English Language and Global Training ESL Program - accredited by Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
OT - Combined Baccalaureate/Master's - accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
OT - Entry-Level Doctoral - accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education **
Physical Therapy - accredited by American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Polysomnography Certificate - accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Professional - Masters - accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education **
Professional - Masters - accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
Social Work - BSW. - accredited by Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation

Location

203 W 6th St, Erie, PA 16507, USA

Financials

Descriptions	Subtotal
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year	USD 27,767
Cost of Living/Year	USD 15,610
*Application Fee	USD 0 - USD 25 *Charged once per application
Estimated Total/Year	USD 43,377

Gannon University

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Features

Why Gannon University

Scholarship Details

ACADEMIC AND MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS

University Accreditation/ Recognition

Location

Financials

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Scholarship/Award	Amount	Eligibility
Presidential Scholarship*	Full Tuition	Eligible candidates must apply and be accepted to the University by December 15. The top 10 percent of accepted students by this date will be invited to compete in a scholarship contest with the ability to earn a full tuition scholarship. Up to the top 8 participants in the scholarship contest will receive full tuition scholarships.
Founders Scholarship*	up to $24,000	All students who are invited and choose to participate in the above mentioned contest will have their Admissions Merit award increased by $1,000. Up to the top 8 participants in the scholarship contest will receive full tuition scholarships. Details of the scholarship contest are included with students’ acceptance letters.
Academic Excellence Award*	$22,000 - $23,000	Award amounts are based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores. Students who perform exceptionally well may have the opportunity to increase their scholarship/award amount and receive either the Presidential or Founders Scholarships.
Knight Achievement Award*	$20,000- $21,000	Award is based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores.
Maroon & Gold Award*	$18,000	Award amounts are based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores.