Gannon University is a private, Catholic university located in downtown Erie, PA offering academic programs in engineering, business, sciences, health professions, education, humanities, social sciences and the liberal arts. Our urban environment provides ample opportunity for rich academic experiences through research, internships, clinical rotations and student teaching. In their free time, student enjoy over 100 clubs and organizations in addition to Erie area arts, music, sports and the beauty of Lake Erie.

Academic Programs

  • Applied Intelligence
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Speech Pathology
  • Technology

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Honors
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Leadership
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Service
  • Study Abroad
  • Travel Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

In addition to your application, Gannon requires submission of official high school transcripts. We welcome personal statements, resumes and letters of recommendation and some academic programs will require these items. ACT/SAT scores may be required for professional partnership/affiliation programs but are not required for most academic programs. However, to qualify for the highest merit scholarships available, test scores submission is required. 

Transfer

In addition to your application, Gannon requires submission of official transcripts from all previous colleges attended. We also require the completion of the Transfer Recommendation Form from your current or most recent institution attended. If you have completed less than 30 college credits at the time of application, official high school transcripts must also be submitted. 

Additional Information

All students admitted to the university qualify for merit-based scholarships. Additional scholarship opportunities for incoming first-year students can be found at www.gannon.edu/financialaid. We also encourage applicants to explore outside opportunities for scholarship including those offered in hometown community foundations. Based on your FAFSA data, you may also be awarded federal and/or state aid and additional Gannon need-based aid. 

Visit us

We offer many visit opportunities throughout the year, from those just beginning the Gannon exploration process to to those ready to commit to the university. Discover these options at www.gannon.edu/visit. In addition, you can explore our campus virtually through www.gannon.edu/#virtualtour

Gannon enabled me to experience different cultures, religions, political spectrums and socioeconomic backgrounds that expanded my thought horizons.

Nathan Vanesky, Attorney, Class of 2017, Gannon Graduate
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Admissions office

Visit us

School location
Address

162 W. 6th Street
Erie, PA 16541, United States of America

Phone number

(814) 871-7407 (1-800-GANNON-U)

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Mid-Atlantic