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Gannon University
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541

Official telephone: (814) 871-7000
Toll-free telephone: (800) GANNON-U
Fax number: (814) 871-7338

Website: www.gannon.edu

Screen last updated on: January 2009

Student ProfileTOP

Total undergraduates:

2,729

Full-time undergraduates:

2,290

Part-time undergraduates:

439

Total graduate students:

1,405

Full-time graduate students:

580

Part-time graduate students:

825

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Northeast

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

22%

First-year student breakdown:


7.9%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%	Hispanic
83.5%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.2%	total international (nonresident aliens)
3.9%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


4.9%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.4%	Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%	Hispanic
87.7%	White (non-Hispanic)
1.0%	total international (nonresident aliens)
2.9%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Campus EnvironmentTOP

Campus size:

15 acres

City or town school is located in:

Erie, PA

Population of city/town:

102,036

Nearest major city:

Buffalo, NY

Distance of nearest major city:

94 miles

Population of nearest major city:

279,059

Online campus map:

www.gannon.edu/visiting/
visiting.ihtml

Living on CampusTOP

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (42%)
single-student apartments (58%)
special housing for disabled students

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

74%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

47%

Percent of students who live off campus:

53%

Students required to live on campus:

All unmarried, nonveteran 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:

50%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

Study FacilitiesTOP

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

325

Other computer facilities/services:

Each computer has Microsoft Office, web based email and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Each lab has a network laser printer. Desktop publishing workstations configured with a scanner, Photoshop Acrobat, MS Publisher and MS FrontPage.

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:

Gannon�s Nash Library has a Cyber Cafe that includes PCs, laptop hubs and cappuccino service. There are several special collections in the library.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Schuster Art Gallery, Schuster Theatre.

Assistance ServicesTOP

Remedial learning services:

writing, math, Self-Development Course

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance

Counseling services:

older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

co-op education, internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, reader services, special housing, Extended test time

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

75%

Social ActivitiesTOP

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of fraternities that have chapter houses:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Number of sororities that have chapter houses:

Percent of women who join sororities:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station

School newspaper(s):

Gannon Knight,published weekly.

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Gannon University Chapel Choir, Liturgical Ministers, Catholic Liturgy Planning Team, Gathering in Praise Committee, Peer Ministers

Minority student organizations:

Minority Culture United, International Student Association

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Activities Programming Board, Accounting Club, Advertising Club, Historical Society, Model United Nations, Respiratory Care Organization, Students for Life, Society of Physician Assistant Students, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, American Marketing Association, Pershing Rifles, Physical Therapy Club, Risk Management Club, Psychology Club, Social Work Club, Society of Women Engineers, Student Dietetic Association, Student Occupational Therapy Association, Women in Science and Engineering, Student Government Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Association for Computing Machinery, Energy FM90 WERG, Exercise Science Club, Campus Conservatives, Dance Team, Visual Arts Club, KnightLIFE, Promoting Awareness Towards a Community of Health, Relay for Life, Social Concerns Committee, Bacchus, SPSEA, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Alpha Phi Omega, Martial Arts Club, Chemistry Club, Society for Exceptional Children, Commuter Awareness Round School, Environmental Club, Foreign Language Club

AthleticsTOP

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Bill Elias,
Athletics Director

Director of women's athletics:

Kathleen MacMurdy,
Women's Athletic Director/SWA

School colors:

maroon and gold

School mascot:

Golden Knights

Athletic conference memberships:

Collegiate Water Polo Association (Division I),Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division II).

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	no
Men's basketball	no
Men's cross-country	no
Men's football	no
Men's golf	no
Men's soccer	no
Men's swimming	no
Men's water polo	no
Men's wrestling	no
Women's basketball	no
Women's cross-country	no
Women's golf	no
Women's lacrosse	no
Women's soccer	no
Women's softball	no
Women's swimming	no
Women's volleyball	no
Women's water polo	yes	NCAA Div. II
Women's water polo	no

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

15%

Athletic facilities:

athletic field, basketball, volleyball, tennis, racquetball, and soccer courts, track, pool, fitness rooms.

Intramural/Recreational sports:

flag football, water basketball, outdoor soccer, co-ed Whiffleball, floor hockey, dodgeball, racquetball.

Getting AwayTOP

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)

Paying the BillsTOP

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

25%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

good

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

After GraduationTOP

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

38% immediately

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Carlow University,Case Western Reserve University,Chatham College,Cleveland State University,Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center,Duquesne University,Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,Emerson College,Gannon University,Kent State University,Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine,Mercyhurst College,New York College of Osteopathic Medicine,Palmer College of Chiropractic,Pennsylvania State--Erie, The Behrend College,Rochester Institute of Technology,St. John Fisher College,St. Mary's Seminary and University,Syracuse University,Thomas M. Cooley Law School,Towson University,University at Buffalo--SUNY,University of Delaware ,University of Pittsburgh,Vanderbilt University,Washburn University,West Virginia University,Western Connecticut State University,Widener University.

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

53% within six months of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute, Saint Vincent Health Center , Erie Insurance Group, General Electric, Hamot Medical Center, Perseus House

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Thomas F. Power, Jr., Former President and CEO of Wisconsin Central Transportation Corporation
Robert H. Morosky, Past Vice Chairman and CEO of The Limited
William M. Zeitler, Sr. VP and Group Executive, IBM

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