| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
3,115 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,531 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
584 |
| Total graduate students: |
1,301 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
752 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
549 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
28% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.6% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.8% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 72.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 7.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 5.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.6% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.3% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 76.2% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.8% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
38 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Erie, PA |
| Population of city/town: |
100,671 |
| Nearest major city: |
Buffalo, NY |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
94 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
258,959 |
| Online campus map: |
www.gannon.edu/
Campus-Information/
Maps-and-Directions |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (47%)
- sorority housing (1%)
- fraternity housing (1%)
- single-student apartments (1%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
- other housing including Apartments and suites. (49%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
74% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
26% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
73% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried, non-veteran freshmen and sophomores under age 21 must live on campus unless living with family within a 25-mile radius. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
65% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
386 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Desktop publishing workstations. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery, theater, patient simulation center, research vessel, human performance center, archaeology museum. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills, Subject-specific tutoring available by request. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, construct action plans for job and internship searches. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
70% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
7 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
4 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
19% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
5 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
5 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
17% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Gannon Knight, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
16 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
95 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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ARK, Ichthi, The Zone (Athletes) |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African Student Organization, Caribbean Culture Club, Gannon University - Women of the World, Latino Student Committee, Muslim Students Association, Organization of Women Leaders |
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| International student organizations: |
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International and Saudi Student Associations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Active Minds, Activities Programming Board, dramatic honor society, dance team, pep band, V.O.I.C.E., College Republicans, Future Educators Association, Gamer's Guild, Global Unity, Habitat for Humanity, Historical Society, Interfraternity Council, Professional Education Society, KnightLIFE (BACCHUS), Model UN, Order of Omega Leadership Honor Society, Panhellenic Council, Relay for Life, Society for Exceptional Children, Sport Business Association, Students Against Violence Everywhere, Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, Students for Life, Students United Against Human Trafficking, Students Behind Our Troops, Veteran's Organization, Promoting Awareness Towards a Community of Healthy Educated Students (P.A.T.C.H.E.S), Society of Physician Assistant Students, Student Occupational Therapy Association, Student Respiratory Care Society, sailing team, Association for Computing Machinery, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Society of Women Engineers; accounting, advertising and promotions, criminal justice, legal studies, psychology, social work, exercise, hockey, rugby, lacrosse, biking, men's volleyball, skiing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, physical therapy, pre-veterinary, chemistry, and math clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Lisa Goddard McGuirk,
Athletics Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Kathleen MacMurdy,
Assistant Director of Athletics for Business and Finance/Senior Women's Adm |
| School colors: |
maroon and gold |
| School mascot: |
Golden Knight |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Collegiate Water Polo Association (Division I), Pennsylvania State Athletics Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's diving | no | |
| Men's football | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's swimming | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's water polo | yes | CWPA |
| Men's wrestling | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cheerleading | yes | |
| Women's cross-country | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's golf | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's swimming | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | PSAC, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's water polo | yes | CWPA |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
12% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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basketball, racquetball, and volleyball courts; athletic and soccer fields, fitness rooms, swimming pool, track |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, handball, kickball, racquetball, skiing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water basketball, Wiffle ball, wrestling, walleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, skiing, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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sailing, skiing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Erie, PA (6 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Buffalo, NY (95 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Erie, PA (1 mile) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Erie, PA (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
47% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Gannon University, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, University of Akron, Marshall University, Ross University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Charleston. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
45% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Brooks Memorial Hospital, Erie Insurance Group, Hamot Medical Center, Meadville Medical Center, Millcreek Community Hospital, Saint Vincent Health System, Sarah A. Reed Children's Center, University Hospital (Cleveland, OH), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Timothy J. McCallion, President, West Region, Verizon
- Dante C. Parrini, Chairman/CEO, Glatfelter Company
- Anne Cooney, President, Process Industries and Drives.
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