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Grantham University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 29%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Lenexa, Kansas, Grantham University is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Grantham University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Grantham University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting 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 Grantham University is reported to be 28%, 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, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at Grantham University is 29% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Grantham University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • All programs are offered online
  • Accredited by: Distance Education Accrediting Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,280

Cost of attendance at Grantham University in 2022 for students from Kansas.

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

Kansas's average $7,489
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,280

Cost of attendance at Grantham 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.

Kansas's average $17,865
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Grantham University received on average $5,410 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.

$5,410
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 115 76% $5,466 $628,638
Other Federal Grant 115 76% $5,466 $628,638
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 38 25% $2,248 $85,437
Total Grant & Scholarships 132 87% $5,410 $714,075

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Grantham 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 Grantham University students is 27.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.2%.

27.8%

  • African American 22.0% 103 students
  • white 41.7% 75 students
  • unknown 25.5% 39 students
  • hispanic 32.1% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 41.4% 12 students

Service Offerings

Grantham University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

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

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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