Gannon University

Your Opinion: Is this School Hard to Get Into?
8 8
Quick Degree Finder
Acceptancerate.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured programs and school search results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other information published on this site.

Gannon University can be found in Erie, PA, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Around four thousand students are enrolled at Gannon University.

An ACT or SAT exam may be required before applying to this college. Scores in the range of 930 (25th percentile) to 1150 (75th percentile) for the SAT exam and between 20 (25th percentile) to 26 (75th percentile) for the ACT exam is common among applicants accepted to this school. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the Gannon University average GPA range for accepted students is around 3.06 - 3.38. Gannon University accepts about 80% of students applying each year. Of those that are accepted, about 19% registered for enrollment. You can get more information from the admissions office website at gannon.edu.

Overall Gannon University Acceptance Rate - Fall 2013

80.4%

The overall acceptance rate for Gannon University was reported as 80.4% in Fall 2013 with over 3,980 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 20 - 26
  • Average GPA: 3.06 - 3.38

How Hard Is It to Get into Gannon University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Gannon University, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2020 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2020-2021 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Gannon University has been staying about the same from year to year.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2009-2010: 83.7%
  • 2010-2011: 80.4%
  • 2011-2012: 85.2%
  • 2012-2013: 83.1%
  • 2013-2014: 80.4%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2020-2021: 82.2%

How Does Gannon University Compare?

80.4%
This School
55.5%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Gannon University is forty-five percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Mercyhurst University75.4%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College84.1%
Allegheny College64.9%
Thiel College65.5%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango69.4%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2013)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants3,98348.0%52.0%
Admitted3,20348.2%51.8%
Enrolled62243.7%56.3%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Gannon University (Fall 2013)

ACT®Score Range
English20 - 26
Math19 - 26
Composite Score20 - 26
To learn more about the data and calculations that power this site, please visit our data discussion page.

Compare Other Colleges

Search By Zip Code or School Name

Search admissions and acceptance rate information on over 1,500 colleges and universities in the U.S.

School Details

Address

109 W Sixth St
Erie, PA 16541-0001

Phone

(814) 871-7000

Website

School Code

#003266

Other Helpful Pages

Recent Articles