Gannon University

109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
http://www.gannon.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1925
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students2,574
Endowment25,223,814
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition19,996
Room/Board7,880
Services
Associated FirmsErie Insurance Group, Hamot Medical Center, Cintas Corp., Lowe's Corp., Verizon Wireless
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsSchuster Art Gallery, Schuster Theatre
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsSchuster Art Gallery, Schuster Theatre
Periodical Subs14,000
# of Books270,349
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months62%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities8%
Students in sororities12%
Campus Size15 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing47%
College housing typescoed dorms (42%), apartment for single students (58%), special housing for disabled students
Popular EventsHomecoming, Springtopia, Family Weekend, Give Day, Golden Harvest, APB Lecture Series, Greek Week
Nearest AirportErie, PA (6), Buffalo, NY (95)
Nearest TrainErie, PA (1)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations69
# of fraternities5
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities8%
Students in sororities12%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Gannon Knight (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Tau Delta, Beta Beta Beta, Delta Mu Delta, Eta Kappa Nu, Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi, Lambda Sigma, Phi Alpha Delta, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Eta Sigma, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, and Sigma Theta Tau
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Gannon University Chapel Chior, Liturgical Ministers
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Minority Culture United, International Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Activities Programming Board, American Marketing Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bacchus, Chemistry Club, Council for Exceptional Children, Commuter Awareness Round School, Environmental Club, Foreign Language Club, Accounting Club, Advertising Club, Historical Club, Model United Nations, Respiratory Care Organizations, Students for Life, Society of Physician Assistant Students, Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, Pershing Rifles, Physical Therapy Club, Psychology Club, Risk Management Club, Social Work Club, Society of Women Engineers, Student Dietetic Association, Student Occupational Therapy Association, Women in Science and Engineering