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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
55%
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
147
10-19
239
20-29
263
30-39
67
50-99
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:

79%
First-year retention rate
55%
4-year grad rate
70%
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 Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
6
31.2
56.4
81.6
106.8
132

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Area Studies, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 47
  • Biochemistry 2
  • Aquatic Biology/Limnology 0
Business
  • Finance, General 19
  • Business Administration and Management, General 17
  • Accounting 14
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 6
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 4
  • Business/Managerial Economics 3
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3
  • Insurance 3
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Advertising 4
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 4
  • Public Relations/Image Management 2
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 9
  • Computer Science 8
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 5
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Culinary
  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 2
Education
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 7
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 22
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 13
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 11
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 6
  • Industrial Engineering 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 5
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 132
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51
  • Public Health, General 5
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 4
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 3
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 1
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 1
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 23
  • Forensic Science and Technology 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
  • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 2
  • Intelligence, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 49
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 27
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 5
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 5
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Acting 0
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 0
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 0
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