What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Gannon University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 140 Calculus | 1 credit |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 140 Calculus 1 & MATH 141 Calculus | 2 credits |
| Biology | 3 | SCIEN 297 Scientific Reasoning | |
| Chemistry | 4 | (as of 8/21/19) CHEM 111 General Chemistry | 1 credit |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 105 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 Foundations of Academic Writing | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 297 Integrative English (ENGL-231,232,237) | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 109 History Without Borders HIST 222 US…HIST 109 History Without Borders HIST 222 US History 1865 to Present |
Show all 26 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 140 Calculus | 1 credit |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 140 Calculus 1 & MATH 141 Calculus | 2 credits |
| Biology | 3 | SCIEN 297 Scientific Reasoning | |
| Chemistry | 4 | (as of 8/21/19) CHEM 111 General Chemistry | 1 credit |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 105 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 Foundations of Academic Writing | |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | ENGL 101 Foundations of Academic Writing & ENGL…ENGL 101 Foundations of Academic Writing & ENGL 297 Integrative English (ENGL-231,232,237) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 297 Integrative English (ENGL-231,232,237) | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 109 History Without Borders HIST 222 US…HIST 109 History Without Borders HIST 222 US History 1865 to Present | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 111 Intro to Psychology | |
| Statistics | 4 | MATH 213 Applied Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | (Not Principles per Frezza) CIS 180 and CIS 181 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | BCOR 112 Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | BCOR 111 Principles of Microeconomics | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 109 History Without Borders | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENV 120 Introduction to Environmental Science | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS 105 and PHYS 108 | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 109 History Without Borders | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | POLI 111 US Government & Politics | |
| Art History | 3 | ARTS 297 Aesthetic Reasoning | |
| Calculus BC score of 1-3 with AB subscore of | 4 | MATH 140 Calculus | 1 credit |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLI 220 Comparative Government | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 232 Reading French | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GRMN 232 Reading German | |
| Physics C – EM | 3 | PHYS 214 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 210 | |
| Spanish Lang or Spanish Lit | 3 | SPAN 232 Reading Spanish |
Source: gannon.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 73 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 65 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 38 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 30 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 24 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 |
| Finance | 18 |
Show the other 52 majors
| Business Administration and Management | 16 |
| Accounting | 16 |
| Psychology | 16 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 15 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 10 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 9 |
| Computer Science | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 8 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 8 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 7 |
| Legal Studies | 7 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 6 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 6 |
| Industrial Engineering | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5 |
| Social Work | 5 |
| Public Health | 5 |
| History | 5 |
| Insurance | 4 |
| Experimental Psychology | 4 |
| Aquatic Biology/Limnology | 4 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Business/Commerce | 3 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 3 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| Computer Engineering, Other | 3 |
| Advertising | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 2 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 2 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 |
| Natural Sciences | 1 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 1 |
| Journalism | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Water Polo, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
Coed varsity · NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Other Sports
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Erie, PA
267,750 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI)
Nearest hub airport
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 19.2 of 20
Elevation
653 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
21°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
104.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
5 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$860 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Mercyhurst University2 mi
- Allegheny College33 mi
- SUNY at Fredonia44 mi
- Thiel College52 mi
- Lake Erie College66 mi
- Grove City College67 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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