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Grand Canyon University

#33 in Best Online Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 8,760 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A+
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      A+
    10. Campus Food
      A+
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      A-
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    About Grand Canyon University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Western Athletic Conference
    Address
    3300 W Camelback Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85017
    Website
    gcu.edu
    From Grand Canyon University

    Grand Canyon University is Arizona’s premier, nonprofit, private Christian university. GCU provides affordable, transformative higher education and is dedicated to serving students, the community, the greater good and God.

    GCU’s nine distinct colleges offer more than 200 academic programs, including over 150 online programs. As of fall 2018, approximately 20,500 ground students are expected to attend GCU’s vibrant, growing campus. Decades of experienced leadership deliver flexible online education for more than 75,000 online students who need the convenience of independent learning. For working professionals, on-campus evening classes are kept small and meet once per week.

    GCU is proud to be ranked as the No. 7 Best College Campus in America by NICHE 2018 Best Colleges. Also, the four-year graduation rate for traditional students has climbed to 58% for the 2014 cohort.

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    Grand Canyon University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    67%
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    —
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,912/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,181/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    85%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.780 responses
    86%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.756 responses
    82%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.755 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      4,855 Graduates
    • Special Education and Teaching
      868 Graduates
    • Business
      859 Graduates
    • Human Services
      447 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      291 Graduates
    • Religious Education
      232 Graduates
    • Hospital Management
      221 Graduates
    • Community Organization and Advocacy
      210 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      200 Graduates
    • Biology
      197 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    15,998Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    33,558
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    40%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 76 responses
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    • Diverse
      50%
    • Outgoing
      28%
    • I'm an online student
      16%
    • N/a
      3%
    • Arrogant
      1%
    • Stressed
      1%
    • withdraw
      1%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    72%
    Poll
    78%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.97 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.97 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 803 responses
    Report
    • Teachers care, God is present, great experience !
      29%
    • All around excellence
      11%
    • Flexible schedule
      11%
    • Fun and Enjoyable College Experiance
      11%
    • I enjoy what I have experienced at the school
      7%
    • Flexible schedule with facilitators who care!
      6%
    • Reliable
      4%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $52,700/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      41%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      79%
      National
      83%

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      Grand Canyon University Reviews

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      My experience at Grand Canyon University is awesome! The professors try very hard to assist students in their academic success. The counselors provides information to students in a timely matter. Students must first validate their personal information before any questions are answered by faculty. Students are required to validate their information to ensure that student's private information is safe. I am a online student at Grand Canyon University. I graduated in 2015 with a dual Bachelors degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. I am presently a Doctoral online student at Grand Canyon. The portal is so easy to access, and there are many resources to help students to succeed. I highly recommend Grand Canyon University to anyone.
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      Grand Canyon University granted me the ability to complete my four year degree within three years and I am forever grateful! Their counseling department is awesome and it is so easy to schedule appointments with SSA's (Student Scheduling Advisors). The campus is beautiful and expanding so rapidly that you will always have something new to look forward to every semester. One of my favorite things about GCU is that the school really does work toward improving the community around it and allows students the opportunity to help as well. There is all kinds of delicious food on campus like the Habit Burger, Chick-fil-a, Subway, Taco Bell, Jamba Juice and many more. The apartments are more than sufficient for students who live in them since they are equipped with a kitchen and spacious living room. The people who attend the school are all so personable and never gave me any problems when I attended!
      I love the lively environment of GCU! The community is enriching, outgoing, and welcoming. In that way, the easy ability to make friends makes college a little less tense. I also love the resources that this school offers to maximize your learning experience. For example, the learning lounge offers free tutoring to your classes, there are required classes that teach you about time management and planning for your future career, help with building a resume, and something as simple as your professor's flexible office hours makes a difference. GCU is a wonderful school academically, preparing their students for a lifetime of success throughout the four years.