Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University (Grand Canyon) is a four-years, private (for-profit) school located in Phoenix, AZ. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The Grand Canyon's 2022 tuition & fees is $17,800. 72% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,683.
The school has a total enrollment of 103,427 and the student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $58,500 and it varies by field of study.
Grand Canyon ranked 383rd in National Universities and 9th in Arizona Colleges rankings. Grand Canyon University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Directory Information
| Address | 3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 800-800-9776 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, private (for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Grand Canyon University are $17,800. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $11,538.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $18,441 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,641.
| Undergraduate | $17,800 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $11,538 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| Undergraduate | $18,441 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $11,641 |
The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at Grand Canyon University is 83% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25%. The average graduation rate is 47%. Total 103,427 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $58,500. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $75,400 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 83% Acceptance Rate / 25% Yield |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate » | 47% |
| Retention Rate | 74%(full-time), 42% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4.76% (21 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 103,427 (63,752 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $7,683 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $58,500 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $25,400 - $75,400 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student 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. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Grand Canyon provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | No |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Grand Canyon. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 12,052. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,000.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 12,052 |
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