The student-faculty ratio at Gannon University is 13:1, and the school has 48.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Gannon University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 83 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
13:1
Total faculty
225 full time
176 part time
Minority
13% full time
4% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
76%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
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Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4950.7%
Classes with fewer than 20 students48.8%
50 or more0.4%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
83%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
-
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
54%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
70%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
78%
6-year graduation rate of international students
-
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
4
Post-master's certificates
30
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
7
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
49
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Duquesne University
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Gannon University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University--University Park
University of Phoenix
University of Pittsburgh
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Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Scott Krall, Head of Corporate Environmental Governance, Sustainability, and Remediation, Bayer Corporation, Timothy J. McCallion, President-West Region,Verizon, Anne Cooney - President Process Industries and Drives Division
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
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Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Health Professions and Related Programs 30%
Engineering 13%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 12%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 8%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 6%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance$51,000
Accounting$47,600
Marketing$40,500
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$66,300
Health Professions and Related Programs
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Personal and Culinary Services
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
Psychology, General
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government, General
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
Gerontology
International/Global Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Leadership
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Journalism
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Special Education and Teaching, General
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology/Theological Studies
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Associate, terminal-associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
Pharmacy/LECOM (2-3)
Pre-Law/Duquesne (3-3)
Dental/CWRU (3-4)
Master of Public Administration (4-1.5)
Dental/LECOM (4-4)
Student participation in special study options
Exchange student program (domestic)
Teacher certificate program
Honors program
Accelerated program
Distance learning
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Writing in the disciplines
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
Engineering, Health Professions
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
20
Counseling services offered
academic
career
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
-
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
1%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Washington Semester (American University)
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Australia
Chile
China
Ecuador
France
Germany
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Jordan
Poland
Sweden
Thailand
United Kingdom
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
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Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
