Grand Canyon University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Last Updated: December 1, 2023

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About Grand Canyon University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: for-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Grand Canyon University is a large private university located on an urban campus in Phoenix, Arizona. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 65,870, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 70 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for students are $16,401.

Phoenix, AZ

$16,401

Avg tuition

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Spotlight on Grand Canyon University:

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200+Student Clubs and Organizations

15Online Degrees Offered

60-80%GUSCS Acceptance Rate

500+Military-connected students

45+Industries representing by students

75%Post-Grad Employment Rate

Admissions Breakdown

83%

Acceptance Rate Insight

83% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

71%

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

45%

Graduation Rate Insight

45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

104k

Students enrolled

91%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

47%

Unknown

4%

Black

19%

Hispanic

20%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

34%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

119

Total Online Enrollment

93,347

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

23% On-campus

77% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold61% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold91% online

Master'sCheck Bold94% online

DoctorateCheck Bold86% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

87%

State Grant Aid

0%

Institution Grant Aid

97%

Pell Grant

34%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,615
State Grant Aid$808
Institution Grant Aid$8,127
Pell Grant Aid$4,798

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

0.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
12Health Professions And Related Programs.
13History
14History.
15Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
16Natural Resources And Conservation.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
19Philosophy And Religious Studies.
20Psychology.
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
22Security And Protective Services.
23Social Sciences.
24Theology And Religious Vocations.
25Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.