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How strong are the academics at Gannon University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
53%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Gannon has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
174
10-19
160
20-29
189
30-39
76
40-49
13
50-99
11
100+
1

Honors Programs

Gannon University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Gannon's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Gannon University:

76%
First-year retention rate
53%
4-year grad rate
67%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Gannon University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
14.2
25.96
37.72
49.48
61.24
73

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Area Studies, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 38
  • Aquatic Biology/Limnology 4
  • Biochemistry 3
  • Aquatic Biology/Limnology 1
Business
  • Finance, General 18
  • Accounting 16
  • Business Administration and Management, General 16
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 9
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 8
  • Finance, General 6
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 5
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
  • Insurance 4
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 3
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3
  • Business/Commerce, General 3
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 3
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Accounting 1
  • Insurance 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Business/Managerial Economics 0
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 10
  • Advertising 3
  • Journalism 1
  • Public Relations/Image Management 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 8
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 8
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 0
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Culinary
  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 2
Education
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 8
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 4
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 21
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 7
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 6
  • Computer Software Engineering 6
  • Industrial Engineering 5
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4
  • Computer Engineering, Other 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
  • English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 0
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 73
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 65
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 24
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 24
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 24
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 15
  • Public Health, General 5
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 3
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 3
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
History
  • History, General 5
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 30
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
  • Forensic Science and Technology 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 7
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 7
  • Legal Studies 7
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 3
  • Legal Studies 3
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 3
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
  • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 0
  • Intelligence, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 5
  • Nutrition Sciences 2
  • Natural Sciences 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 21
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 0
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 7
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 16
  • Experimental Psychology 4
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 5
  • Social Work 1
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Economics, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 0
  • Acting 0
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