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Grand Canyon University
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.
Type
4 yr
Private for-profit 
Tuition
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
21:1
Financial Aid Percent
71%
Graduation Rate
41%
Status
Accredited
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 Function | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Total Faculty | 1590 | 5176 |
| Instructional | 0 | 0 |
| Research and public service | 0 | - |
| Total Graduate Assistants | - | - |
| Instructional | 441 | - |
| Research | 3 | - |
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.
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 37214
Graduate attendance rate of 100% part-time and 0% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 Grand Canyon University awarded: 11294 bachelor's degrees, 11812 master's degrees, 351 post-master's certificates, 512 doctor's degrees - research/scholarship
Graduate attendance rate of 100% part-time and 0% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 Grand Canyon University awarded: 11294 bachelor's degrees, 11812 master's degrees, 351 post-master's certificates, 512 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.
Campus Locations
- Grand Canyon University: Online