Paying for Grand Canyon University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $17,263 0.34% $11,124 -4.42%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Grand Canyon University (GCU) is $17,263 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,124. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,262. The tuition & fee is same as last year (2023) at GCU.
80% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,183. It could cover 41.61% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $26,292 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
GCU's 4-year tuition is $69,257, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $139,045.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Grand Canyon University is $17,263. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 0.34% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,262.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,321 , a 0.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
GCU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$17,205$13,500
2023-2024$17,263$15,462
Change % 2023-20240.34%14.53%
2024-2025$17,321$17,709

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $11,124. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $14,329.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $10,633 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 4.4% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
GCU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,638$13,500
2023-2024$11,124$15,462
Change % 2023-2024-4.42%14.53%
2024-2025$10,633$17,709

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at GCU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $465. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $606.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$461
2023-2024$465
2024-2025$469
Graduate2022-2023$598
2023-2024$606
2024-2025$614

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,462. The Living costs increased by 14.53% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
The GCU's 2024 on-campus COA is $33,475 and off-campus COA is $33,475.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At GCU
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$17,263
Room & Board$11,162$11,162
Personal Expenses$4,300$4,300
Books & Supplies$750
Cost of Attendance$33,475$33,475
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

GCU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at GCU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at GCU is $69,257.
Since the tuition & fees at Grand Canyon University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
GCU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$17,284$17,304$17,325$17,345$69,257
Class of 2029Fall 2025$17,304$17,325$17,345$17,366$69,339
Class of 2030Fall 2026$17,325$17,345$17,366$17,386$69,422
Class of 2031Fall 2027$17,345$17,366$17,386$17,407$69,504
Class of 2032Fall 2028$17,366$17,386$17,407$17,428$69,587

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $139,045.
GCU 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$33,974$34,488$35,018$35,566$139,045
Class of 2029Fall 2025$34,488$35,018$35,566$36,130$141,202
Class of 2030Fall 2026$35,018$35,566$36,130$36,713$143,427
Class of 2031Fall 2027$35,566$36,130$36,713$37,314$145,723
Class of 2032Fall 2028$36,130$36,713$37,314$37,934$148,091

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 80% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $110,313.
GCU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$26,791$27,305$27,835$28,383$110,313
Class of 2029Fall 2025$27,305$27,835$28,383$28,947$112,470
Class of 2030Fall 2026$27,835$28,383$28,947$29,530$114,695
Class of 2031Fall 2027$28,383$28,947$29,530$30,131$116,991
Class of 2032Fall 2028$28,947$29,530$30,131$30,751$119,359

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Grand Canyon University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to GCU
In-StateOut-of-State
Grand Canyon University$17,263
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$8,147$25,271
Utah Valley University$6,270$17,830
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley$9,467$19,542
Seattle University$54,285
California State University-Bakersfield$7,696$19,576
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