Grand Canyon University (GCU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	For Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	15,937
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	45%

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that GCU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at GCU is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 48%.

The student retention rate of 71% at GCU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,800

Cost of attendance at Grand Canyon University in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$9,348
National average	$17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,800

Cost of attendance at Grand Canyon University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$23,687
National average	$17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Grand Canyon University received on average $10,225 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,225

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	2,244	34%	$5,004	$11,229,373
Other Federal Grant	5,753	87%	$2,615	$15,043,928
State Grant/Scholarships	28	0%	$808	$22,613
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	6,439	97%	$8,127	$52,327,010
Total Grant & Scholarships	6,591	100%	$10,225	$67,393,551

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Grand Canyon University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Grand Canyon University students is 44.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.5%.

44.7%

asian 55.6% 50 students
African American 38.7% 72 students
white 50.0% 532 students
unknown 47.5% 28 students
hawaiian 57.7% 15 students
hispanic 39.3% 329 students
Mixed Race 38.3% 67 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Western Athletic Conference
Basketball Western Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Western Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Grand Canyon University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Grand Canyon University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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