Gannon University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
16%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Gannon University has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 16% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
76.3%(2,230)
Hispanic
5.2%(152)
African American
6.5%(189)
Asian
3.2%(94)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
4.2%(124)
Unknown
4.5%(132)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment5,358
International Students16%

Cultural Engagement

Gannon University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Gannon University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.0%(1,415)
Women
58.0%(1,956)

Gender Statistics

Men1,415

26% of total enrollment

Women1,956

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Gannon University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 61% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.5%(424)
18-19
36.7%(1,071)
20-21
33.7%(985)
22-24
11.8%(346)
25+
3.2%(94)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.4%(55)
22-24
47.1%(766)
25+
49.6%(807)

Age Diversity Insights

61%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

37%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Gannon University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 16% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 57% in-state residents, 27% out-of-state students, and 16% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
56.7%(349)
Out-of-State
27.0%(166)
International
16.3%(100)

Regional Representation

In-State349

57% of student body

Out-of-State166

27% of student body

International100

16% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

16%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age