Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1949Large citySEVP certified
About
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The university offers degrees in over 200 areas of study and is administratively divided into nine colleges. As of 2024, more than 113,000 students were enrolled online and in person, making it one of the largest Christian universities by enrollment. The Arizona Southern Baptist Convention established the institution in 1949 as Grand Canyon College. During the 1999–2000 academic year, the university ended its affiliation with the Southern Baptist Convention, and became non-denominational Christian. The university competes as the Grand Canyon Antelopes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Mountain West Conference.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$17,900
- Estimated total for international students
- US$33,674
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 73,371
- Graduate students
- 37,321
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 20 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 79%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 518–580 · Maths 488–533
- ACT
- 20–22
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$50,609
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (125)
Bachelor's degrees62 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer EngineeringComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralIndustrial EngineeringLiteratureManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligious EducationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial StudiesVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees33 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, OtherPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligious EducationSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageTheological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees7 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Undergraduate certificates3 subjects
Computer ProgrammingComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementReligious Education
Post-baccalaureate certificates2 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionPsychology, General
Graduate certificates17 subjects
Bible/Biblical StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHomeland SecurityMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligious EducationSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.