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How to Get Into Gannon University

Erie, PA · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Gannon University Admissions Statistics

74%
Acceptance Rate
2,365
Undergrads
66%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Gannon University

The bar here is clear

Gannon University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Gannon University fits.

Gannon University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Gannon University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $52,869
Tuition & fees $40,656
Room & board (on campus) $15,960
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $22,553

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $18,489
$30-48k $15,945
$48-75k $20,352
$75-110k $23,354
$110k+ $25,445
24%
Students receiving Pell Grants
64%
Students taking federal loans
76%
Freshman retention rate
11:1
Student-faculty ratio

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