Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching and student support. Inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, Gannon offers a comprehensive, value-centered learning experience that emphasized faith, leadership, inclusiveness, and social responsibility.

Founded in 1925, Gannon University has 46,000 alumni living in over 70 countries. Over 400 global students enrolled from 64 different countries in Fall 2020. The vibrant, urban campus of Gannon University is located on the waterfront in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania's entertainment and cultural district.

Campus

Erie Campus: Erie has over 20,000 students within a 20-mile radius. Students can easily find internship opportunities and co-op jobs with government agencies, local businesses, and hospitals thanks to Erie Campus’s great location.
Ruskin Campus: Located in the beautiful Florida, Ruskin Campus aims to fulfill the increasing demand for high-quality graduate education in disciplines that serve the rapidly expanding health care sector of the Florida economy.

English requirements

TOEFL Internet-Based: 79
IELTS: 6.0
PTE: 53

Schools and highlighted programs

Dahlkemper School of Business
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Education
School of Health Professions
School of Sciences

Gannon University offers more than 60 bachelor’s degree programs to students. Here are some highlighted programs for undergraduate and graduate students:

Highlighted undergraduate programs:

Business
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Robotics Engineering
Cybersecurity
Environmental Science
Social Work

Highlighted graduate programs:

MBA-Business Analytics
Data Science
Information Technology
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Environmental Health and Engineering
Engineering Management
Public Administration

Scholarships and Awards

Presidential Scholarship*

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 10 participants in the scholarship contest will receive full tuition scholarships.

Founders Scholarship*

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 10 participants in the scholarship contest will receive full tuition scholarships.

Academic Excellence Award*

Award amounts are based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores.

Knight Achievement Award*

Award is based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores.

Maroon & Gold Award*

Award amounts are based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores.

* Must enroll directly from high school.

Support for International Students

The Office of Global Support and Student Engagement at Gannon provides a warm pick-up service for international students when they first arrive at the airport and will help students from all over the world get settled as soon as possible. The Office of Global Support and Student Engagement will also provide:

Ongoing support for immigration, cultural adjustment, and special needs
Scheduled transportation to nearby shopping areas
Connection to employment opportunities
Community events
Ongoing referrals to academic advisors and other support services as needed
Excursions to Niagara Falls and other regional destinations
Alumni support at various levels
On-campus English as a Second Language (ESL), if needed

Interested in starting your study journey at Gannon University? Check Global Study Guide for more information about student life, programs, and international student support. Register a free account to apply today!

Scholarship: $5,000 - $24,070/Year (Renewable) Address: Erie, Pennsylvania, United States Ranking:

#227 National Universities

#91 Undergraduate Engineering

#Top 100 Master’s Universities

# One of 55 universities received funding from NASA

Strong majors:

• Business, Communication

• Computer

• Engineering

• Health Science

• Design

Key facts:

4,600 students from 71 countries
Small class sizes and personalized attention that students receive from the professors allowing students to form relationships with faculty and have the ability to ask questions and dive deeper into course materials
100+ active clubs and organizations and annual academic exchange opportunities
Gannon’s Institute for Health and Cyber Knowledge (I-HACK) integrates academics and industry to design and protect cybernetic intelligence and data systems worldwide
97% employment success rate. Computer Science, Nursing, Respiratory Care, and Industrial Engineering students have a 100% placement rate in either related employment or graduate studies.
Attractive scholarships for international students