2 HOUR DRIVE
LARGEST CITY FROM CLEVELAND, BUFFALO, PITTSBURGH AND NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
95% QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GANNON UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS 1925 FOUNDED IN LOCATION ERIE, PA IN PENNSYLVANIA 5TH
GANNON GOLDEN KNIGHTS
VICTOR E. KNIGHT COUNTRIES AND U.S. TERRITORIES
3,091 1,664
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS GRADUATE STUDENTS +
61 08 15
BACHELOR’S PRE-PROFESSIONAL COOPERATIVE 08 26 05
ASSOCIATES MASTER’S DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED FINANCIAL AID AWARDED ANNUALLY $51 MILLION
5 ON-CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS TRAVEL OPTIONS TO 30 COUNTRIES
13:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
90 STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS +
11 BEACHES
70 STUDENTS FROM + AT PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK
23 SCHOLARSHIPGRANTING VARSITY SPORTS
3.43 OVERALL GPA NCAA DIVISION II STUDENT-ATHLETES
95% OF OUR STUDENTS ENTER FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OR GRADUATE STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION (2020-2021)
INSPIRING ACADEMIC SUCCESS
A valuable education stems from strong relationships and collaborative research. Our faculty are experts in their field and are here to inspire you to question, learn, explore and achieve.
BEN BAUGHMAN, PH.D.
Meet Ben Baughman, Ph.D., associate professor and director of Gannon’s applied intelligence program and former law enforcement professional with extensive experience as a crime analyst, hostage negotiator, detective and sergeant. Baughman is one of our many faculty experts who brings real-world experience into the classroom to inspire our students to believe in their possibilities.
Learn more about Gannon faculty expert Ben Baughman, Ph.D. WATCH VIDEO
LEARNING THAT DEFINES YOU
You discover who you want to become through real-world classroom experiences. Our family of faculty, staff and students come together to pursue bold opportunities, tackle challenging questions and make a difference in the world around us. We believe in providing experiences that will meaningfully shape your career, and they are right here in any of our three colleges.
A WELCOMING COMMUNITY
Our educational and social programming opportunities will lead you to personal growth and empower you as a student leader. Getting involved is a gateway into the enjoyable and engaging student environment that makes Gannon such a special place.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
• Academic and profession-related
• Special interest clubs
• Professional and honor societies
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STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
COMPASSION FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
It takes a dedicated community to inspire the change we want to see in our world today. At Gannon, we offer many opportunities for those passionate about service and making a difference. You can work with the Erie-Gannon Alliance to Improve Neighborhood Sustainability, or engage with local K-12 schools to mentor young students. The St. Joseph House of Faith in Action also serves as a gathering space for small groups to meet, learn and serve a diverse community. By committing to our communities, we’re staying true to our values of social responsibility and bringing meaningful change to the world around us.
RACHAEL SURKALA TRANSFER STUDENT
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Governing and programming organizations
• Media organizations
• Club sports
“I transferred to Gannon because it offers exceptional programs, numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a supportive community that will help you thrive.”
Hear more about Rachael’s transfer story. WATCH VIDEO
LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE
UPPER-LEVEL HOUSING
Gannon offers a variety of housing options for upper-level students, ranging from traditional halls to suites, apartments and houses. These housing options are designed to provide students with a more independent living experience while still offering the support and resources of the Gannon community.
All Gannon University housing is fully furnished. High-speed internet access and laundry facilities are included. All housing comes fully furnished with bedrooms, shared living spaces and kitchen facilities. High-speed internet access and laundry facilities are included. The university also provides support services for students living in upper-level housing. Resident Assistants are available to assist students with any questions or concerns they may have, and maintenance staff are on hand to address any issues that may arise. Additionally, the university offers a variety of programs and activities specifically for upper-level students, enabling them to connect with their peers and engage in the campus community.
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A COMMUNITY THAT CARES
An environment where you feel safe, healthy and confident is vital to achieving academic success. For this reason, we provide the best services possible across many areas to meet your individual needs and enable your potential.
• Academic Advising Center
• Counseling Services
• Health and Wellness Center
• ITS Help Desk
• Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• LiveSafe App
• Office of Accessibility Services
• Police and Safety
• Student Support Services
• Tutoring Services
Discover Lake Erie’s natural beauty from the Erie Bayfront.
Find internship opportunities within walking distance of campus.
Explore museums, galleries, theaters and restaurants all centrally located downtown.
Enjoy concerts, comedians, minor league sports and other exciting entertainment.
OUR ERIE
Erie, Pa. is a college town with more than 20,000 students in universities across a 20-mile radius. With small-town friendliness and big-city attractions, there is always something fun to do in Erie, and Gannon’s urban campus is at the center of it all. Not only are we located in a vibrant downtown setting and near the beautiful shores of Lake Erie, but we’re also only a two-hour drive from Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh or Niagara Falls, Canada.
KRISTAL AMBROSE, PH.D. ’16
Founder of The Bahamas Plastic Movement and recipient of the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize recently received her Ph.D. from World Maritime University.
“My academic and life’s journey serves as a goal post for youth from the Bahamas to pursue their dreams at all costs, knowing that it doesn’t matter where you come from or what you have.”
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DESIGNED TO LEAD
A Gannon education is hands-on, faith-inspired and success-driven. At Gannon, you have opportunities to learn professional skills in your major that transfer directly to the workplace. Your classroom may be in a high-tech laboratory, business, hospital, school, or outside in a national park or waterway depending on your major.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Where can you find Gannon graduates? They’re contributing professionally to communities in and around Erie, Pa. and Ruskin, Fla., across the country and throughout the world. Our graduates are providing nursing or medical care at some of the nation’s most elite health care centers and innovating and producing cuttingedge technologies. You’ll find our graduates making a difference in society. The Gannon experience shapes well-rounded critical thinkers who make an impact in a variety of workplaces.
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