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Catholic college

Gannon University

  • LocationErie, PA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,548 students
Official website

Gannon University is a Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Diocese of Erie's 2026-2027 campus ministry directory lists a priest chaplain, a director and two campus ministers for Gannon University Campus Ministry. Gannon's own website disallows automated read; worship schedules, curriculum requirements and campus-life policies have not been documented.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Gannon University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Peter Cathedral Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Patrick Catholic Church: 0.4 mi2Saint Hedwig Catholic Church: 0.8 mi3Holy Trinity Catholic Church: 0.8 mi4Saint Paul's Catholic Church: 0.9 mi5Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church: 0.9 mi6Gannon University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Peter Cathedral Church — 0.3 mi · 230 West 10th Street, Erie
  2. Saint Patrick Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 134 East 4th Street, Erie
  3. Saint Hedwig Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 521 East 3rd Street, Erie
  4. Holy Trinity Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 1703 Holland Street, Erie
  5. Saint Paul's Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 1617 Walnut Street, Erie
  6. Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 516 East 13th Street, Erie

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Rev. Michael Kesicki is listed as chaplain of Gannon University Campus Ministry in the Diocese of Erie's 2026-2027 campus ministry directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Diocese of Erie College Campus Ministry 2026-2027eriercd.org/images/sections/youth/pdf/26-27-Campus-Ministry.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Gannon University Campus Ministry Rev. Michael Kesicki (Chaplain) Campus 814-871-7340 814-871-5561 kesicki001@gannon.edu”
      Rev. Michael Kesicki is listed as chaplain of Gannon University Campus Ministry, with campus phone and email.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
N/ATheology and core curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and core curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture and residence life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (4 listed: chaplain, director, and two campus ministers (Diocese of Erie directory).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Diocese of Erie College Campus Ministry 2026-2027eriercd.org/images/sections/youth/pdf/26-27-Campus-Ministry.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Gannon University Campus Ministry Rev. Michael Kesicki (Chaplain) Campus 814-871-7340 814-871-5561 kesicki001@gannon.edu”
      Rev. Michael Kesicki is listed as chaplain of Gannon University Campus Ministry, with campus phone and email.
      “109 University Square Brent Heckman (Director) Campus 814-871-7435 heckman004@gannon.edu”
      Gannon University Campus Ministry is at 109 University Square; Brent Heckman is listed as director.
      “Erie, PA 16541-0001 Emily Muntean (Campus Minister) Campus 814-871-5613 muntean001@gannon.edu”
      Emily Muntean is listed as a campus minister at Gannon University.
      “Statia Brown (Campus Minister) Campus 814-871-5672 brown544@gannon.edu”
      Statia Brown is listed as a campus minister at Gannon University.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats offered to students each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or volunteer centerNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A priest, Rev. Michael Kesicki, is listed as chaplain of Gannon University Campus Ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Diocese of Erie College Campus Ministry 2026-2027eriercd.org/images/sections/youth/pdf/26-27-Campus-Ministry.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Gannon University Campus Ministry Rev. Michael Kesicki (Chaplain) Campus 814-871-7340 814-871-5561 kesicki001@gannon.edu”
      Rev. Michael Kesicki is listed as chaplain of Gannon University Campus Ministry, with campus phone and email.
  • The diocesan directory lists four campus ministry staff: a chaplain, a director and two campus ministers.
    Sources (1)
    1. Diocese of Erie College Campus Ministry 2026-2027eriercd.org/images/sections/youth/pdf/26-27-Campus-Ministry.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Gannon University Campus Ministry Rev. Michael Kesicki (Chaplain) Campus 814-871-7340 814-871-5561 kesicki001@gannon.edu”
      Rev. Michael Kesicki is listed as chaplain of Gannon University Campus Ministry, with campus phone and email.
      “109 University Square Brent Heckman (Director) Campus 814-871-7435 heckman004@gannon.edu”
      Gannon University Campus Ministry is at 109 University Square; Brent Heckman is listed as director.
      “Erie, PA 16541-0001 Emily Muntean (Campus Minister) Campus 814-871-5613 muntean001@gannon.edu”
      Emily Muntean is listed as a campus minister at Gannon University.
      “Statia Brown (Campus Minister) Campus 814-871-5672 brown544@gannon.edu”
      Statia Brown is listed as a campus minister at Gannon University.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Gannon University Campus Ministry

  • Address: 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541-0001

Source: eriercd.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026, eriercd.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Diocese of Erie College Campus Ministry 2026-2027eriercd.org/images/sections/youth/pdf/26-27-Campus-Ministry.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Gannon University Campus Ministry Rev. Michael Kesicki (Chaplain) Campus 814-871-7340 814-871-5561 kesicki001@gannon.edu”
    Rev. Michael Kesicki is listed as chaplain of Gannon University Campus Ministry, with campus phone and email.
    “109 University Square Brent Heckman (Director) Campus 814-871-7435 heckman004@gannon.edu”
    Gannon University Campus Ministry is at 109 University Square; Brent Heckman is listed as director.
    “109 University Square Brent Heckman (Director) Campus 814-871-7435 heckman004@gannon.edu”
    Gannon University Campus Ministry is at 109 University Square; Brent Heckman is listed as director.
    “Erie, PA 16541-0001 Emily Muntean (Campus Minister) Campus 814-871-5613 muntean001@gannon.edu”
    Emily Muntean is listed as a campus minister at Gannon University.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
73 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.66%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,356

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,920
Total students4,548
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$22,553
Cost of attendance (per year)$52,869
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
66%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$58,845
Admission rate74%
Students receiving Pell grants24%

Value index: 52 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie

The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, Bishop of Erie

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: eriercd.org, eriercd.org, eriercd.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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