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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZPrivate For-ProfitCity Setting
Less Selective • 79% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution located in the city setting of Phoenix, AZ. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 73.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 79%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Student Population
73.4K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
79% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading518 - 580
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math488 - 533
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 22
1typical 50% range36
79%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences34% of degrees
Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,205
Earnings 5yr: $141,899
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $140,016
Earnings 5yr: $133,794
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,688
Earnings 5yr: $118,164
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $108,103
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,641
Earnings 5yr: $111,328
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $105,793
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,884
Earnings 5yr: $100,075
Debt: $25,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,079
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,798
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,300
Earnings 5yr: $82,859
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $89,896
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,393
Earnings 5yr: $86,286
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,308
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $87,038
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,862
Earnings 5yr: $80,687
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,834
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,864
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,750
Homeland Security.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,553
Earnings 5yr: $79,207
Debt: $28,787
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $83,075
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,661
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,325
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,472
In-State Tuition$17,850
Out-of-State Tuition$17,850
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
46%
Pell Grants
53%
Take Loans
35%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,280
+-11% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,186
Completion Signals
43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
29%
Men71%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 29% men and 71% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
47%
Part-Time Share
66%
Avg Family Income
$45,046
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