Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Phoenix, AZ. It enrolls about 107,563 students and admits roughly 60% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private for-profit 4-year |
| Control | private for-profit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ 85017 |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Enrollment | 107,563 |
| Acceptance rate | 60% |
| Applicants / admitted | 47,978 / 28,960 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $17,263 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $17,263 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 43% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 68% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 540–620 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–24 |
| Website | www.gcu.edu/ |
| Phone | 8008009776 |
Admissions
About 47,978 students applied and 28,960 were admitted. Of those admitted, 8,420 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $17,263 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 2,384 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 43% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Grand Canyon University is in Phoenix, AZ, Maricopa County. Its coordinates are 33.5132, -112.1299.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Grand Canyon University?
About 60% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 47,978 applicants.
How much does Grand Canyon University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $17,263 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Grand Canyon University?
About 107,563 students are enrolled.