Outcomes at GCU
Graduation Rate
45.05%
Retention Rate
70.00%
The graduation rate at Grand Canyon University is 45.05% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arizona. 1,060 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,353 candidates.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Grand Canyon University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Grand Canyon University. 1,060 students have completed. In addition, 49 students still enrolled and 1,244 students have left the school before completing their studies.
Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
---|---|---|
Total (Candidates) | 2,353 | 2,353 |
Completers | 1,060 (45.05%) | 1,060 |
Still Enrolled | 49 (2.08%) | 49 |
No Longer Enrolled | 1,244 (52.87%) | 1,244 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 882 students have completed in 4 years and additional 137 students have completed in the 5th year.
Total | Men | Women | |
---|---|---|---|
100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 882 (37.48%) |
320 (33.68%) |
562 (40.06%) |
125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 137 (5.82%) |
52 (5.47%) |
85 (6.06%) |
150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 41 (1.74%) |
19 (2.00%) |
22 (1.57%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
Total | Men | Women | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 45.05% (1,060/2,353) | 41.16% (391/950) | 47.68% (669/1,403) |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 25.93% (7/27) | 37.50% (3/8) | 21.05% (4/19) |
Asian | 61.84% (47/76) | 58.62% (17/29) | 63.83% (30/47) |
Black (Non-Hispanic) | 40.87% (85/208) | 30.59% (26/85) | 47.97% (59/123) |
Hispanic | 43.21% (350/810) | 41.61% (124/298) | 44.14% (226/512) |
White | 47.05% (470/999) | 43.45% (189/435) | 49.82% (281/564) |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 36.00% (9/25) | 18.18% (2/11) | 50.00% (7/14) |
Two or More Race | 46.10% (71/154) | 36.21% (21/58) | 52.08% (50/96) |
Unknown | 38.89% (21/54) | 34.62% (9/26) | 42.86% (12/28) |