Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Type: Private university
About:
Founded in 1925, Gannon University is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to Pennsylvania’s fourth-largest city for seven miles of beaches, tax-free shopping, minor league sports and a vibrant entertainment and cultural scene. Gannon’s urban campus is at the center of it. Only a two-hour drive from Cleveland, Ohio; Buffalo, New York; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Niagara Falls, Canada, Erie has small-town friendliness and big-city attractions. Erie and its surrounds also offer Gannon students numerous internship and co-op job opportunities with government agencies, local businesses and hospitals. Erie was recently named amongst the Top 25 Best Small College Towns in USA Today’s 2016 edition of ‘Best Small College Towns’.
Gannon’s faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. It is a nationally recognized university – for the 12th consecutive year U.S. News & World Report of Best Colleges named Gannon a ‘Top Tier University in the North Region’ and was amongst the Top 10 “Best Value” North Regional Universities. Gannon was also named in the Top 100 Master;s Universities in the Washington Monthly’s 2016 College Guide and Rankings.
Around 4,500 students are enrolled at Gannon, with some 500 of them being international students representing 40 different countries. Ongoing support is provided for international students by members of the Office of Global Support and Student Engagement at Gannon. This includes airport pick up and help to get settled; support for immigration, cultural adjustment and special needs; transportation to nearby shopping areas; excursions to Niagara Falls and other regional destinations; and ongoing referrals to academic advisors and other support services as needed.
Fast Facts:
- Student to Faculty ratio 13:1
- Over 100 student clubs & organizations
- Nationally recognized university in several publications
- In-depth and ongoing support offered to international students from Office of Global Support and Student Engagement
- Location in downtown Erie offers students easy access to internships and co-op jobs; exploring restaurants, museums and galleries; and 7 miles of beaches
Athletics:
Gannon University athletic teams are known as the ‘Golden Knights’. They participate in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and are ranked in the NCAA Division II.
Men’s teams: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming/diving, water-polo, and wrestling.
Women’s teams: Basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, volleyball, and water-polo.
School Information:
Programs:
Gannon University offers over 100 programs. Undergraduate bachelor degree programs include those in the fields of:
- Business – including International Management, Entrepreneurship, and Sport Management & Marketing;
- Education – including Early Childhood and Secondary Education;
- Engineering, Computer & Information Sciences – including Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Information Systems;
- Health Professions – including Nutrition & Human Performance and Sport & Exercise Science;
- Pre-Professional Medicine – including Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Veterinary Medicine;
- Sciences – including Environmental Science, Forensic Science, and Freshwater & Marine Biology;
- Humanities & Social Sciences – including Communication Arts, International Studies, and Journalism Communication.
Gannon University academic programs: http://www.gannon.edu/Academic-Offerings/
Housing:
Gannon University offers housing in on-campus residence halls and off-campus apartments. The University housing regulations mandate that all students studying in their first through fourth semesters whose parents/guardians primary residence is outside the 25-mile radius of the University must reside in University housing.
Gannon University housing information: http://www.gannon.edu/Student-Life/Living-on-Campus/
Entry Requirements:
International applicants must:
- Submit an online application via Gannon University’s website
- Pay a non-refundable application fee ranging from $25-$100 (UStudy clients may be exempt from this fee)
- Submit evidence of English language proficiency if your native language is not English. This may include a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper test) or 79 (iBT); a minimum Pearson Test score of 53; or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5
- Submit the affidavit of support form which is required for verification of financial resources in order to issue the I-20
- Submit official transcripts of school results (in English) (UStudy may assist with providing an official translation of transcripts into an Americanized format and convert your scores into a GPA equivalent)
- Submit a ‘Statement of Purpose’ – this statement should include information concerning your life and specific purpose for applying to Gannon
- Submit one letter of recommendation
NOTE: Gannon University does not require ACT or SAT scores for undergraduate international admission applications.
Gannon University application information for international students: http://www.gannon.edu/Admissions/International-Admissions/Apply-to-Gannon/
Tuition:
The following fees are for 2016/2017 academic year (2 semesters of full time study):
Tuition: $29,300
Room (double occupancy): $5,720 – $8,060
Connect Fee: $330
Board (meals): $4,800 – $5,830
APB/SGA/Leadership Fee: $192
University Fee: $500
Total: $40,892 – $44,262 **
** This does not include additional cost for health insurance and books
Gannon University tuition information: http://www.gannon.edu/Financial-Aid/Tuition-and-Fees/
Financial Aid/Scholarships:
All Gannon University international students are eligible to an international award of $16,000USD. Students whose academic profile is equivalent to 3.75 GPA (on the US 4.0 base system) could qualify for an additional Academic Award of up to $4,000. This brings a total financial aid from Gannon to $20,000USD.
Gannon University financial aid and scholarship information for international students: http://www.gannon.edu/Financial-Aid/Types-of-Financial-Aid/Aid-for-International-Students/
Click here to read Gannon University’s International Admissions Brochure (2016).
