Gannon University Acceptance Rate
Erie, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,331
- Admitted
- 4,856
- Yield
- 12.7%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Gannon University's acceptance rate has fallen from 77.7% in 2014–15 to 76.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,097 to 6,331 (+55%) over that period.
Its 76.7% rate makes Gannon University more selective than about 49% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 65%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.5% for women vs 73.7% for men, a 6.8-point gap). Gannon University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,097 | 3,182 | 77.7% | 595 |
| 2015–16 | 4,213 | 3,192 | 75.8% | 619 |
| 2016–17 | 4,710 | 3,662 | 77.7% | 631 |
| 2017–18 | 4,642 | 3,709 | 79.9% | 645 |
| 2018–19 | 5,124 | 4,143 | 80.9% | 771 |
| 2019–20 | 4,727 | 3,570 | 75.5% | 734 |
| 2020–21 | 4,442 | 3,520 | 79.2% | 634 |
| 2021–22 | 4,746 | 3,967 | 83.6% | 644 |
| 2022–23 | 6,678 | 5,399 | 80.8% | 642 |
| 2023–24 | 6,331 | 4,856 | 76.7% | 619 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,964 | 2,387 | 80.5% |
| Men | 3,350 | 2,469 | 73.7% |
| Unknown | 17 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Gannon University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Gannon University's acceptance rate?
Gannon University's acceptance rate is 76.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,856 admitted of 6,331 applicants).
Is Gannon University test optional?
Gannon University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Gannon University?
Gannon University received 6,331 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,856.
Is Gannon University getting harder to get into?
Gannon University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.7% in 2014–15 to 76.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.gannon.edu/.