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Gannon University

Erie, PA gannon.edu 2,467 students

Gannon University's main campus is located in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, giving students access to the city's amenities. The university fosters a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on Catholic values and service. Gannon fields 18 NCAA Division II athletic programs, offering a robust experience for student athletes. A planned merger with Ursuline College aims to expand academic offerings in the near future.

Programs
4
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$53,847
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$37,951
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Gannon University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 22% of students receive Pell Grants; 53% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $21,409, roughly 44% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $16,808 $67,232
$30K – $48K $17,863 $71,452
$48K – $75K $21,199 $84,796
$75K – $110K $25,316 $101,264
$110K+ $25,859 $103,436
Sticker price (no aid) $37,951 $151,804
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Gannon University

4 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
69
$65,493/yr High 3.8x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
58
$65,796/yr Very High 4.2x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
47
$44,313/yr High 1.9x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
45
$39,788/yr Moderate 2.6x

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