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Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is a large, private institution located in Phoenix, az. Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University offers undergraduate degrees in 128 majors.

Key stats

4 Year, Private
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75,936 undergraduates
$17,263 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Grand Canyon University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 78.9%
SAT score average 1077
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Grand Canyon University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $17,263
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,162
Books & supplies $750
Other expenses $4,300
Cost of attendance* $33,475
Average financial aid package $3,371
Estimated cost $30,104 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,263
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,162
Books & supplies $750
Other expenses $4,300
Cost of attendance* $33,475
Average financial aid package $3,371
Estimated cost $30,104 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Grand Canyon University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 75,936, with gender binary students split 29% male and 71% female.

Total enrollment

113,257

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
20%
Hispanic American %
23%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
5%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
8008009776

Popular clubs & activities

International student association

Fellowship of christian athletes

Student nurses association

Canyon crazies

Az hosa

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Grand Canyon University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Grand Canyon University?

Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, az.

What is the acceptance rate at Grand Canyon University? 

The acceptance rate for Grand Canyon University is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Grand Canyon University?

The average high school GPA for Grand Canyon University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Grand Canyon University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Grand Canyon University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $133,900.

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