Grand Canyon University
tuition & fees
$18,508
graduate tuition & fees
$10,015
acceptance rate
79%
Student Population
113,257
online students
89,777
Number of Programs
172
Financial Aid Amount
$8,420
SAT Scores
1,055
Graduation Rate
43%
Grand Canyon University is a Private, 4 years college located in Phoenix, Arizona. GCU ranked 169th in National Universities and 1st in Arizona Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 113,257 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. GCU's acceptance rate is 78.91% last year (undergraduate school).
Grand Canyon University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Grand Canyon University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017 |
| Phone | 800-800-9776 |
| WEB | www.gcu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.gcu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.gcu.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.gcu.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.gcu.edu/why-gcu/military-university |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | https://www.gcu.edu/about/offices-services/student-disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Grand Canyon University is 78.91% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.08%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.91 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.08 % |
Tuition & Fees
GCU's 2025 tuition & fees is $18,508 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 7.21% compared to the last year's rate ($17,263).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,015. The graduate tuition decreased by -9.97% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $18,508 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,015 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 113,257 students have enrolled at GCU (2024-2025). Among them, 89,777 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. GCU has 75,936 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 37,321 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 113,257 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 75,936 |
| Graduate Students | 37,321 |
| Online Enrollment | 89,777 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
GCU offers 172 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 122 out of the 172 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by GCU
| Number of programs | 172 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 122 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |