General Info:
- Gannon University is a private liberal arts university
- Located in Erie, PA (130 miles South of Pittsburgh and 100 miles Southwest of Cleveland) along with a campus in Ruskin FL (24.1 miles away from Tampa)
- 3,289 undergraduate students and 1,419 graduate students
- Student faculty ratio: 13:1
- Average class size: 18 students
- Freshman retention rate: 83%
- Acceptance rate: 79%
- Graduation rate: 54%
- Tuition Cost: $37,700 average cost after aid(with board and fees): $27,558
- Founded in 1925
Application Info:
- Application fee: $25
- Median SAT range: 990-1210
- Median ACT range: 20-26
- Gannon is test optional for all programs that are not affiliated with another college or university that requires them
- High school GPA is required
- Gannon has rolling admissions
- The physicians assistant program has a application deadline of November 15th
- Gannon accepts the Common application and has a separate application on their website
- Applicants must be Canadian or U.S. residents
Academics:
- College of Engineering and Business (includes Dahlkemper School of Business Administration)
- College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
- Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences
- Gannon offers 16 4+1 Masters degree programs
- Gannon offers a honors program
- Gannon offers many study abroad programs
- Gannon University`s core curriculum the “Foundational Core” consists of three levels and encompasses the student`s 4 years
- Foundational Core (10-12 credits): English, Philosophy, Theology, and first year experience)
- Integrative Core (21-24 credits): Theology, Philosophy, History, English, quantitative/ scientific reasoning, diversity, aesthetic reasoning, wellness
- Vocational Core (6 credits): ethics, writing intensive course, leadership course
Undergraduate Majors:
- Accounting
- Advertising Communications
- Applied Exercise Science
- Applied Intelligence
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Cyber Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Media Communication
- Dual Computer Science and Engineering
- Economics
- Early Childhood Education
- Education (Middle Level)
- Education (Secondary)
- Education (Special)
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Fiance
- Freshwater and Marine Biology
- Global Studies
- Healthcare Management
- History
- Industrial and Robotics Engineering
- Industrial Management and Business Administration
- Information Systems
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Management
- Journalism Communication
- Legal Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Medical Engineering
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Mortuary Sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Human Performance
- Performance for Media and Stage
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- Psychology (B.S. or B.A.)
- Public Health
- Public Relations
- Public Service and Global Affairs
- Respiratory Care
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Science
- Social Work
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Sports Management and Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Theater and Communication Arts
- Theater Technology and Design
- Theology
- Writing
Sports:
- Gannon is a NCAA Division II school with 18 mens` and womens` teams
- Mens`: Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Water Polo, Wrestling
- Women`s: Basketball, Cross-Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Water Polo
- Gannon also offers many intramural and club sports
Extracurriculars:
- 90.5 WERG
- Active Minds
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Association for Computing Machinery
- BMES Student Chapter Gannon University
- Chemistry Club
- Cyber Defense Club
- Gannon IEEE Student Club
- Gannon University Muslim Studetn Association
- Gannon University Society for Exceptional Children
- Gannon University Society for Physicians Assistant Students
- GU Math Club
- Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
- Kappa Delta Pi
- Physical Therapy Club
- Sigma Tau Delta
- Society of Women Engineers
- Student Occupational Therapy Organization
- Student Pennsylvania State Education Association
- Ichthi
- Indian Student Association
- Restore
- The Queer Collective
- Fraternities and Sororities:
- Alpha Gamma Delta
- Alpha Sigma Alpha
- Alpha Sigma Tau
- Delta Chi
- Delta Kappa Epsilon
- Delta Sigma Phi
- Phi Kappa Alpha
- Sigma Sigma Sigma
- Tau Kappa Epsilon
- Zeta Beta Tau
- Governing and Programming Clubs:
- Activities Programming Board
- Gannon University Muslim Student Association
- Interfraternal Council
- Panhellenic Council
- Student Government Association
- 90.5 WERK
- Active Minds
- All in Gannon
- American Sign Language Club
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Art Club
- Black Student Union
- BMES Student Chapter Gannon University
- Cooking Club
- Cyber Defense Club
- Gamma Sigma Sigma
- Gannon Athletic Student Training Association
- Gannon Goodwill Garden
- Gannon M.B.A Analytics Club
- Gannon University Equestrian Team
- Gannon University Mock Trial Club
- Gannon University Model United Nations
- Gannon University Pre-Veterinary Club
- Gannon University Programming Club
- Global Student Organization
- Golden Knights Pep Band
- GU Students for Life
- Habitat for Humanity GU Chapter
- International Hispanic Association
- Le-French Club
- Pre-Health Club
- Relay for Life Club
- Saudi Students Association
- Sports Students Association
- Students Today Alumni Tomorrow
- The Gannon University Environmental Club
- Turning Point USA at Gannon University
- Ultimate Frisbee Club
- Women's Issues Club
Housing:
- Gannon offers 14 residences on campus: 2 freshman residences and 12 upperclassman residences
- Noncommuter students are required to live on campus for the first two years
- Commuters must live with a parent or guardian within 25 miles of campus
Finegan Hall:
- Freshman co-ed residence hall with floors separated by gender
- The rooms are fully furnished with a microfridge in every room
- Located near North Hall and the Recreation and Wellness Center
- Consists of double and single rooms
- Amenities: kitchen on the first floor, 2 lounges on each floor, laundry facilities in building, meditation room, game lounge, vending machines and air conditioning
- Hosts 250 students
North Hall:
- Freshman co-ed suite-style residence hall with single gender suites
- Suites are fully furnished with a refrigerator and microwave
- Located near the Recreation and Wellness Center, The Knight Club and Finegan Hall
- Consists of suites with double or single rooms
- Amenities:kitchen on the first two floors, 2 lounges per floor (3-5), lobbies on floor 1 and 2, laundry facilities in building, game lounge, workout room, convenience store in building, elevator accessible, and air conditioning
- Hosts 290 students
Freeman Apartments:
- Upperclassman apartment style co-ed residence with single-gender apartments
- Apartments are fully furnished with a bathroom and kitchen in each apartment
- Located near the Knight Club, Recreation and Wellness Center, and McConnell Family Stadium
- Consists of 25 apartments with 2 double bedrooms in each apartment
- Amenities: lounge on the second floor, vending and laundry facilities in building
- Hosts 98 students
Harborview Apartments:
- Upperclassman apartment style co-ed residence with single-gender apartments
- Apartments are fully furnished with a bathroom and kitchen in each apartment
- Located near Nash Library and the Schuster Theater
- Consists of 78 apartments with 2 to 6 residents in each apartment
- Amenities: patio included with each apartment, lounge on the top floor, laundry facilities in building, elevator access, and air conditioning
- Hosts 228 residents
Kenilworth Apartments:
- Upperclassman apartment style co-ed residence with single-gender apartments
- Apartments are fully furnished with a bathroom and kitchen in each apartment
- Located near West Hall and Gannon Goodwill Garden
- Consists of 24 apartments with 2 to 4 residents in each apartment
- Amenities: lounge in the basement and laundry facilities in building
- Hosts 74 residents
Lubiak Apartments:
- Upperclassman apartment style co-ed residence with single-gender apartments
- Apartments are fully furnished with a bathroom and kitchen in each apartment
- Located near the Knight Club, Freeman Hall, and North Hall
- Consists of 24 apartments with 4 residents in each apartment
- Amenities: lounge on the top floor and laundry facilities in building
- Hosts 96 residents
Walker Apartments:
- Upperclassman apartment style co-ed residence with single-gender apartments
- Apartments are fully furnished with a bathroom and kitchen in each apartment
- Located near the Waldron Campus Center, A.J. Palumbo Academic Center, and Zurn Science Center
- Consists of 16 apartments with 1 to 2 residents in each apartment
- Amenities: lounge on the second floor, laundry facilities in building, elevator access, and air conditioning
- Hosts 29 residents
Wehrle Hall:
- Upperclassman co-ed residence with floors separated by gender
- Rooms are fully furnished with a micro-fridge in each room
- Located near the Schuster Theater, Nash Library and the Zurn Science Center
- Consists of double and single rooms
- Amenities: kitchen on the first floor, lounge on each floor, laundry facilities in building, chapel, vending machines, and air conditioning
- Hosts 142 residents
West Hall:
- Upperclassman co-ed residence with wings separated by gender
- Rooms are fully furnished with a micro-fridge and vanity sink in each room
- Located near Kenilworth Apartments and Gannon Goodwill Garden
- Consists of 64 single rooms
- Amenities: kitchen on the first floor, lounge, laundry facilities in building, chapel, and air conditioning
- Hosts 64 residents
Wickford Apartments:
- Upperclassman apartment style co-ed residence
- Apartments are fully furnished with a bathroom and kitchen in each apartment
- Located near the Catholic House, and Forensic Investigation Center
- Consists of 16 apartments with 1 to 5 residents in each apartment
- Amenities: laundry facilities in building and two apartment entrances
- Hosts 46 residents
West Eighth Street Properties:
- Graduate apartment style co-ed residence
- Apartments are fully furnished with a bathroom and kitchen in each apartment
- Located near the Zurn Science Center, A.J. Palumbo Academic Center, and Nash Library
- Apartments host 1 to 3 residents
- Amenities: internet access and laundry facilities in building
301 West 5th Street:
- Upperclassman apartment style co-ed residence
- Apartments are fully furnished with a bathroom and kitchen in each apartment
- Located near Wickford Apartments and Forensic Investigation Center
- Apartments host 1 to 5 residents
- Amenities: internet access and laundry facilities in building
605 Sassafras Street:
- Upperclassman apartment style co-ed residence
- Apartments are fully furnished with a bathroom and kitchen in each apartment
- Located near the Nash Library and the Schuster Theater
- Apartments host 1 to 2 residents
- Amenities: internet access and laundry facilities in building
Catholic House:
- Upperclassman co-ed residence with floors separated by gender
- Residence focuses on sharing the Catholic faith throughout campus
- Rooms are fully furnished
- Located near the Nash Library and the Schuster Theater
- Consists of single and double rooms
- Amenities: lounge on the first floor, internet access, and laundry facilities in building
Dining On Campus:
- Gannon offers 5 dining options on campus: Beyer Cafeteria, Doc's Landing Food Court, Intermetzo Cafe, Urban Brew, and Chick-Fil-A
- Beyer Cafeteria: all-you-can-eat cafeteria located in the Waldron Campus Center, with cook-to-order style with a pizza & pasta bar, grilled selections, soup & salad bar, deli and bakery
- Doc's Landing Food Court: food court offering a build your own pizza station, baked goods, homemade soups, Bonfire grill with burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast options
- Intermetzo Cafe: upscale coffee bar located in the A.J. Palumbo Academic Center, with lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts
- Urban Brew: located inside the Nash library serving Starbucks, Jo`s Bagels, healthy snacks, smoothies, and lettuce wraps
- Chick-Fil-A: located in the Waldron Campus Center, offering chicken sandwiches, nuggets, waffle fries, and more
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