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Grand Canyon University

Also known as: GCU

📍 Phoenix, Arizona🏛️ Urban Setting👥 73,371 Undergrads🔗 www.gcu.edu

Overview

Grand Canyon University is a very large for-profit research university in Phoenix, Arizona. It enrolls about 73,371 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 79%. Graduates earn a median of $42,186 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

79%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,077

518–580

Net Price

$22,472

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

43%

Retention

72%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$42,186

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

78.9%

SAT Average

1,077

ACT Composite

20–22

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200518 – 580 (mid 50%)800

Math

200488 – 533 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

120 – 22 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$17,850

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$17,850

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$32,702

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$22,472

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$18,557
$30,001 – $48,000	$18,763
$48,001 – $75,000	$21,712
$75,001 – $110,000	$24,471
$110,001 +	$25,701

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

53.0%

Academics & Programs

Grand Canyon University offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

33.9%

Business, Management & Marketing

21.2%

Public Administration & Social Services

13.5%

Education

11.0%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

3.5%

Computer & Information Sciences

3.0%

Visual & Performing Arts

2.2%

Communication & Journalism

2.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

43%

On-Time (4yr)

37%

Retention (FT)

72%

% Earning >$25K

78%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$47,280

8 years

$44,013

10 years

$42,186

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

43.0%

White

48.2%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

45.8%

Black or African American

17.2%

Asian

2.8%

Hispanic / Latino

24.6%

Two or more races

5.0%

International

0.9%

Gender

Women

70.5%

Men

29.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grand Canyon University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 79%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1077.

How much does Grand Canyon University cost?

In-state tuition is $17,850, and out-of-state is $17,850. Average net price after financial aid is $22,472.

What is Grand Canyon University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Public Administration & Social Services.

What's the graduation rate at Grand Canyon University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 43%, and 72% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.