Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in Phoenix, AZ. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The GCU's 2024 tuition & fees is $17,263 for the academic year 2023-2024. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,183.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 101,816 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).

GCU's acceptance rate is 60.36% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.07%. The median SAT scores is 1105 and the ACT socre is 21.

GCU ranked 222nd in National Universities and 3rd in Arizona Colleges rankings. Grand Canyon University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Grand Canyon University is $17,263. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,124.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $17,321 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,633.

Undergraduate$17,263
Graduate$11,124
Undergraduate$17,321
Graduate$10,633

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »60.36% Acceptance Rate / 29.07% Yield
Test Scores »1,105 SAT / 21 ACT
Graduation Rate »45%
Retention Rate70%(full-time), 38% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.00% (20 to 1)
Student Population »101,816 (66,769 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$7,183

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Grand Canyon University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at GCU
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Grand Canyon University Directory Information

Address3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone800-800-9776
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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