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Grand Canyon University

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About Grand Canyon University

About Grand Canyon University Online

Grand Canyon University Online (GCU), is an accredited, private, Christian university located in Phoenix, AZ. Originally established by the Southern Baptist Church, GCU is today an interdenominational university that welcomes students from all backgrounds. GCU offers online graduate programs in diverse fields. Their enhanced curricula provide working professionals, in areas such as nursing and business, the opportunity to earn an online degree from a traditional, brick and mortar school with Christian values.

institution type
Type of Institution
4 yr
Private for-profit
institution tuition
Tuition Range
$0-$15K
student to faculty ratio
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
20:1
financial aid percent
Financial Aid Percent
71%
graduate rate
Graduation Rate
37%
accreditation status
Accreditation Status
Accredited

Tuition

Range shown below is based on In-state tuition and does not include any external costs such as housing, books, etc.

Estimate Tuition Range
$$$$.................................. $0 - $15,000
$$$$.................................. $15,001 - $25,000
$$$$.................................. $25,001 - $35,000
$$$$.................................. $35,001 or above

Financial Aid Percent

Includes students receiving Federal work study aid as well as aid from pell grants,federal grants, scholarships, and other sources of financial aid.

Why Consider Grand Canyon University?

Grand Canyon University is a Four or more years, Private for-profit, located in a Phoenix setting in Phoenix,AZ They offer the following awards: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Post-master's Certificate, Doctor's Degree - Research/Scholarship

General Information

  • Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance, Grad Distance
  • Credit Accepted: Dual credit, Credit for life experiences, Credit For Military, Advanced placement(AP) credits
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
  • Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Faculty And Graduate Assistants By Primary FunctionFull-TimePart-Time
Total Faculty 1443 5014
 Instructional 0 0
 Research and public service 0 -
Total Graduate Assistants - -
 Instructional 415 -
 Research 0 -

Student Services

  • ROTC Services
  • Study Abroad Services
  • Weekend Evening College Services
  • Academic Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Library Services

Services and Programs for Service Members and Veterans

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 Gl Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
  • Credit for military training
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
  • Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

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GCU Mission, Vision and Values

Founded in 1949, with a biblically rooted mission, GCU’s vision is to provide quality online academics while remaining a student-centered organization. As a Christian university, Grand Canyon University Online value system is to integrate faith, learning, work and service.

Why consider Grand Canyon University

Enrollment, Attendance, Retention Rates, Graduation

Based on data from Fall 2015i, Grand Canyon University Online has a total graduate enrollment of 26,149 students of which 94% are enrolled in distance education. In the years 2014-2015, 9,000 Bachelor’s degrees, 6,588 Master’s degrees, 74 Doctorate, and 149 Postgraduate Certificates were awarded. Of these Master’s degrees, 866 were granted in Business Administration and Management, 3,059 were granted in Education, and 1,692 were granted in health professions and nursing.

  • 100% Part-time graduate attendance
  • Overall graduation rate of is 34% for students who began their studies in Fall 2009
  • 43% of all applicants admitted

Admissions

Grand Canyon University Online typically seeks future graduates with diverse interests, experiences and perspectives. While infused with Christian values, no statement of faith or religious affiliation is required of prospective students. Registration for online students is done through a free online application. Admission requirements differ based on graduate degree level, program and modality.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Graduate applicants for most programs at GCU need an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or program that has been approved by Grand Canyon University (GCU), with a 2.8 GPA or higher. If you do not meet the GPA requirement, you may be eligible for admission with a graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college or program and passing test scores of:

  • Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

Doctoral Admission Requirements

Grand Canyon University Online welcome doctoral applicants. Acceptance to a doctoral program involves meeting one of the following criteria:

  • Candidate has earned a Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA less than 3.4 may be accepted with specifications.
  • Candidate has earned a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.39 will be accepted with specifications. Applicants with a GPA below a 3.0 will not be accepted.

Admissions

Grand Canyon University Online typically seeks future graduates with diverse interests, experiences and perspectives. While infused with Christian values, no statement of faith or religious affiliation is required of prospective students. Registration for online students is done through a free online application. Admission requirements differ based on graduate degree level, program and modality.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Graduate applicants for most programs at GCU need an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or program that has been approved by Grand Canyon University (GCU), with a 2.8 GPA or higher. If you do not meet the GPA requirement, you may be eligible for admission with a graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college or program and passing test scores of:

  • Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

Doctoral Admission Requirements

Grand Canyon University Online welcome doctoral applicants. Acceptance to a doctoral program involves meeting one of the following criteria:

  • Candidate has earned a Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA less than 3.4 may be accepted with specifications.
  • Candidate has earned a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.39 will be accepted with specifications. Applicants with a GPA below a 3.0 will not be accepted.

General Information

  • Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance, Grad Distance
  • Credit Accepted: Dual credit, Credit for life experiences, Credit For Military, Advanced placement(AP) credits
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
  • Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Faculty

Learn from professional educators and industry leaders. Grand Canyon University Online has a total faculty of 4,380 part-time and 339 full-time instructional faculty. For instance, the College of Nursing and Health Care Professionals is led by seasoned professionals who are committed to mentoring their students and fostering positive outcomes from their students.

Student Services

  • ROTC Services
  • Study Abroad Services
  • Weekend Evening College Services
  • Academic Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Library Services

Enrollment, Attendance, Retention Rates and Graduation

Grand Canyon University has a total graduate enrollment of 36114
Graduate attendance rate of 100% part-time and 0% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 Grand Canyon University awarded: 10677 bachelor's degrees, 10449 master's degrees, 339 post-master's certificates, 363 doctor's degrees - research/scholarship

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

GCU offers non-traditional tuition rates and some scholarships for qualified online and evening students.

  • GCU offers a special scholarship to qualified veterans and their spouses, and employees of the DOD, DPHS, and NOAA.
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. direct loans)i
  • Nursing Concurrent Enrollment Program (NCEP): GCU works with community colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) to provide students who already have a Bachelor’s degree a more efficient, less costly way to obtain their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree through the NCEP.

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