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
    NG
  7. Professors
    B-
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    A+
  10. Campus Food
    A+
  11. Student Life
    A
  12. Safety
    B
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Grand Canyon University is ...
Private for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-AAA
Athletic Conference
Western Athletic Conference
Address
3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Website
gcu.edu

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
58%
SAT Scores Range
—
ACT Scores Range
—
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Grand Canyon University

Cost

Net Price
$19,761/ year
National
$15,431

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $25,442/ year
  • $30-48k
    $26,369/ year
  • $49-75k
    $29,249/ year
  • $76-110k
    $30,837/ year
  • $110k+
    $30,890/ year

Academics

Professors
B-
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
85%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.664 responses
82%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.663 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    5,353 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    824 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    551 Graduates
  • Human Services
    352 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    308 Graduates
  • Religious Education
    191 Graduates
  • High School Education
    154 Graduates
  • Hospital Management
    151 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    150 Graduates
  • Medical Technician
    143 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
10,482Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
48%
Varsity Athletes
4%
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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
65%
Poll
80%
of students say they don't have Greek life.5 responses
Poll
40%
of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports.5 responses
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  • Teachers care, God is present, great experience !
    26%
  • Flexible schedule
    12%
  • Fun and Enjoyable College Experiance
    12%
  • All around excellence
    11%
  • I enjoy what I have experienced at the school
    7%
  • Flexible schedule with facilitators who care!
    6%
  • Reliable
    4%

After Grand Canyon University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
28%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
83%

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Grand Canyon University Reviews

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Grand Canyon University is an exceptional school that provides a positive atmosphere and institutional effectiveness which further en chances the students overall college experience! The school offers a wide variety of opritunities for students and allows for exclusive mentorships and networking events that distinguish the school. Overall, Grand Canyon University offers an environment that is exclusive to them. The leadership, dedication, and efficiency is imbedded into every aspect of their institution. Only at this university one is guarenteed to discover their purpose!
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I can not think of a better college for me than Grand Canyon University. The professors are very knowledgable and have a great amount of actual field experience, professors also teach the classes, not the teacher assistants like at most colleges. The class sizes are relatively small which allow the professors to get to know their students, and they truly care about their student's education. The atmosphere at GCU is unlike any other college I have heard of. There's an abundance of clubs and intramural sports for students to join and become involved with the school. GCU offers many academic scholarships, and the dormitories and apartments available are of great quality. With most of the campus being fairly new there are very few problems that arise. Lope country is the best country and I am so thankful that I have chosen Grand Canyon University!
I love the community and overall uplifting atmosphere of the university! There is a general sense of belonging here. With staff that is always willing to help students to succeed, classes are enjoyable and interesting! The university is continually offering students new opportunities to engage both on and off campus with outreach, volunteer and recreational activities. Grand Canyon University is a growing community offering students an environment in which they can build relationships, grow and succeed!