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Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

One of the largest universities in the country,1 Grand Canyon University is an affordable, private Christian university that offers you higher education built on innovation and hands-on learning.

GCU invites you to experience campus life firsthand, bringing your college experience to life on one of the largest residential campuses in the nation, with new residence halls, academic buildings, eateries and modern athletic facilities like GCU Stadium and the Canyon Activity Complex.



Ranked by Niche.com among the nation’s best for campus life — including #3 for Best College Dorms, #20 for Best College Campus and #20 for Best College Food in America for 20262 — GCU is a place where you can grow your confidence, discover your calling and make an impact in your community.

With insights from over 790 industry-connected advisory board partners (Fall 2025) and access to over 130 on-campus labs (Fall 2024), our programs are designed to help you build practical skills and prepare for your field. From hands-on academic sessions to walking through your college’s labs, studios or classrooms, you’ll be able to learn where innovation happens across campus.

Rooted in our mission to help you find your purpose, GCU offers over 365 academic programs (as of September 2025), serving over 24,500 Lopes learning on-campus (Fall 2024).3

Discover GCU

Don’t just tour GCU, live it. Join us for an all-expenses-paid trip⁴ for accepted students where you can live like a student, find your people and explore your future.

 

Find your purpose at gcu.edu

 

1 National Center for Education Statistics. May 2021. Fast Facts: Highest Enrollment. Retrieved Sept. 25, 2025

2 Retrieved from Niche.com, Grand Canyon University Rankings in September 2025

3 Includes all traditional students who have a last date of attendance at least three weeks into the Fall 2024 semester, students who participated in a campus evening class in August or September of 2024 and students who have participated in an online class in August or September 2024.

4 All-expenses-paid visits are only available to prospective students accepted to the traditional campus. Student and parent/guardian (if student is under 18) are required to sign the Discover GCU Waiver. GCU will arrange and book air or ground travel to and from the student’s home city/state to Phoenix, AZ. The visit also includes accommodations in the Discover GCU residence hall and a meal card that covers breakfast, lunch and dinner while on campus. If utilizing travel reimbursement instead, additional restrictions may apply.

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLCommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Approved and verified accurate by the Assistant Vice President of GCU Marketing on Oct. 31, 2025. ©2025 Grand Canyon University 25GTR1197

 

Acceptance Rate:
78%
Average Net Price:
$21,020
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.2

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$21,020
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$17,263
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$17,263
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,162
Books and Supplies
$750
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,804
$30k - $48k
$18,812
$48k - $75k
$21,586
$75k - $110k
$22,765
$110k+
$22,726
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,662
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,752
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,960

 

Students receiving state aid
1%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$806
Students receiving federal aid
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,752
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$13,233
$30k - $48k
$12,127
$48k - $75k
$9,463
$75k - $110k
$7,525
$110k+
$7,561
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,298,150

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,238
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$201
Students receiving federal loans
58%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,275
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,118

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • For Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
78%
Acceptance Rate
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29304
Students Applied

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
25%
Out-Of-State Students
68%
3.2
Average GPA

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Telephone: 855-428-5673
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
101,816
Total Number of Undergrads
66,769
0
100
39%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
47%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
103

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
30%
 US National: 44%
70%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
25%
Out-Of-State Students
68%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
23%
Native American
1%
White
48%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
24
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
36%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
40%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Antelopes
School Colors
purple, white, and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
200
Total Female Athletes
193
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball
Grand Canyon University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$58,500
Top 5 Cities
Phoenix
Los Angeles
New York
Atlanta
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Grand Canyon University
Banner Health
US Army
Dignity Health
United States Air Force
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$201

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