Gannon University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Gannon’s 74% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many applicants, so use testing strategically rather than automatically. If your SAT is near or above 1280, or your ACT is near or above 27, submitting it can add useful strength alongside a GPA around the 3.6 average.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Gannon University facts and stats
Gannon University enrolls about 2,768 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Gannon’s freshman retention rate is 76%, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 67%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Erie, PA
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Key Gannon University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Gannon is test-optional, build this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores: take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes if you want a stronger superscore. Gannon does not list an Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision deadline, and its listed scholarships do not specify SAT/ACT cutoffs, so the March 15 financial aid priority date should not drive your testing plan.
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What you'll actually pay
Gannon’s tuition and fees are $39,496, and 63% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $24,346, so scholarships can make a notable difference. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Gannon University’s listed tuition, fees, room, and board total about $55,456 before aid. About 63% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $35,721, and merit awards average $24,346. Named merit scholarships include the Founders Scholarship at $24,000 and awards in the $19,000 to $24,000 range. Graduates leave with an average debt of $39,454.
Student life at Gannon University
52% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 1% of men join fraternities, and 1% of women join sororities.
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