Gannon University
Gannon University is a private, co-educational Catholic university that aims to provide its students with education that will equip them for leadership roles in their careers, society and church. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the university was established in 1925 by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie. Named after the former Bishop of Erie, John Mark Gannon, who was the spirit behind the development of the college, Gannon became co-educational in 1964 and acquired university status in 1979.
As a university for higher learning, Gannon offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. Its signature programs are its Core of Discovery, which is its liberal arts core curriculum, and its Lifecore, through which students are allowed to challenge their development by interacting with their fellow students in various activities and events. Together, these two programs provide students with a well-rounded college experience.
To date, there are 4,238 students enrolled at Gannon University, 1,260 of them graduate students and the rest undergraduate students. Assisting these students in their journey towards higher education are 197 full-time faculty members.
For academic year 2009-2010, the cost of tuition for full-time undergraduate students is US$32,904 for residents and US$23,574 for commuters. For part-time undergraduate students, the cost of tuition is US$750 per credit for Engineering, Computer Science, and Health Science programs or US$715 per credit for other programs. In addition, there is a US17 per credit university fee. For graduate students, cost of tuition varies depending on the chosen field of study. Financial Aid via scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.
On-campus housing in residential halls is available for students who would rather do something more productive with the time they spend commuting.
For more information about admissions, financial aid or online learning opportunities such as distance education degree programs and online classes, please contact Gannon University.
