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Interested in attending Gannon University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Gannon University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

74
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Gannon University?

74%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Gannon accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,547 people applied and 4,855 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2526 / 3267 (77%)
Men
2329 / 3280 (71%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Gannon University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Gannon University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Gannon University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Gannon considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Gannon University?

Grades

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
650
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1030
75th Percentile
1280

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Gannon University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification
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