Career SchoolGrad School
Grand Canyon University
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Phoenix, AZ
- 9,304 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB-
- DiversityA
- CampusA+
- AthleticsA-
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsC+
- LocationC+
- DormsA+
- Campus FoodA+
- Student LifeA
- SafetyA-
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Western Athletic Conference
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
Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
—
Will You Get Into GCU?
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Cost
Net Price
$21,332/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,933/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
Academics
Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 85%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.780 responses
- 85%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.791 responses
- 81%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.790 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
4,581 GraduatesBusiness
1,084 GraduatesSpecial Education and Teaching
888 GraduatesHuman Services
661 GraduatesElementary Education
434 GraduatesHospital Management
282 GraduatesReligious Education
267 GraduatesBiology
264 GraduatesCommunity Organization and Advocacy
232 GraduatesEarly Childhood Education
227 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
17,335Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
36,804
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
39%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
72%
Poll
- 75%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.132 responses
Poll
- 60%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.132 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$52,700/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
41%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
79%
National
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Grand Canyon University Reviews
9,304 reviews
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I am a single mother of three, working full-time, and attending college online at Grand Canyon University. They have a wonderful program for student's both on campus, and for those of us continuing their degrees while balancing other responsibilities. With a few exceptions, each class is seven weeks long. The workload is challenging but manageable, and the expectations are clearly communicated. The instructors are knowledgeable, and with a rare exception, actively involved with the class. Loudcloud, their online platform for instruction, is user friendly, though I do wish there was an option for notifications when private messages are received, or when someone responds to a post. The counselors are excellent! They are knowledgeable, and very prompt in their response. In addition, they are intentional at periodically reaching out to students to check how things are going. In short, I have and will continue to encourage others to check out this university.
Grand Canyon University makes it possible for me to attend school solely online. They have a wonderful platform that is user friendly. Each class has a uniformity in that they all have two discussion questions each week as well as six to eight participation posts that must be done over three to four days. Both the discussion questions and the participation are a part of your grade. In addition, there are assignments and/or quizzes due each week, depending on the class. While the workload varies per class, the predictability is helpful since the majority of online learners are balancing work and family responsibilities in addition to classes. In addition, the work requires commitment and time management, but very doable. Grand Canyon has found a way to provide the opportunity to offer a solid education to those whose responsibilities would otherwise interfere! I highly recommend checking them out!
This school makes every day an adventure. You are constantly meeting new people and having new experiences. There is never a dull moment on this campus. Seems as if you focus and are passionate about what your doing in college, GCU will allow you to succeed! The one thing they need to do better is have better communications, specifically in the disabilities department. I personally have been battling cancer and they haven't made my life any easier, which is what I thought their job was. They need a smoother process that takes the stress off the shoulders of the disabled because they already have enough on their plate to begin with.