Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

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Tuition & Fees

$21,750

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
540
75th
555
25th
518
75th
24
25th
19
75th
22
25th
18
75th
24
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

30%

male

70%

female

21

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 28,960
Declined 19,018
Total Received 47,978
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Enrollment

70,929

undergraduate students

36,634

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is a private nonprofit four-year university that is known for its programs in Business, Education, and Nursing. It is located on a suburban campus in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Proprietary
Campus enrollment 107,563
Established in 1949
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

100-acre, urban campus in Phoenix (population: 1,626,078). Served by air and bus. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Grand Canyon University
3300 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ
85017

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
36%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
540
75th
555
25th
518
75th
24
25th
19
75th
22
25th
18
75th
24
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) January 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 22
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline December 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline July 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Recommended

Admit Rate

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 28,960
Declined 19,018
Total Received 47,978

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Personal
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,744

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $17,450
Housing $6,000
Food $3,900
Additional fees $4,300
Books & supplies $750
Total $32,400
Average Financial Aid - $7,744
Total with Avg. Aid $24,656
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 800-9776, extension 6600
F: 866 621-7773
facouns@gcu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

lacrosse

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, flag football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division I), Western Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching yes
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Programming/Programmer, General yes yes
Computer Science yes yes
Computer Software Engineering yes yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management yes
Critical Care Nursing yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes
Dance, General yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Digital Arts yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Finance, General yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes yes
General Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management yes yes yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Human Nutrition yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Industrial Engineering yes
Information Technology yes yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Management Science yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Practice yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, Other yes
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician yes
Psychology, General yes
Psychology, Other yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religious Education yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Statistics, General yes
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling yes yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

107,563

total students

27%

in-state

73%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

66%

70,929
students

Female
70%
49,531

Male
30%
21,398

34%

36,634
students

Female
78%
28,578

Male
22%
8,056

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

35%

25,141
students

Female
60%
15,043

Male
40%
10,098

65%

45,788
students

Female
75%
34,488

Male
25%
11,300

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Transfer Enrollment

13,124

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.25
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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