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Grand Canyon University

GCU

Phoenix, Arizona 85017

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Known for health sciences — major research university

Grand Canyon University is a private institution in Phoenix with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1095, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 68.6K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,186 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,931.

Established
1949
Motto
Find Your Purpose
Mascot
Thunder the Antelope
Type
Private for-profit university
Conference
Mountain West Conference
Division
Division II

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60%Acceptance
1095SAT Avg
68,619Students
21:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$42,186Earnings 10yr
$21,931Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Grand Canyon University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1095

Reading & Writing
540620
Math
518555

ACT Score Range

Composite
1924

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

60.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1095

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$17,450
Room & Board$11,162
Books & Supplies$750
Total Cost of Attendance$31,493
Average Net Price$21,931
Median Debt at Graduation$22,114
Monthly Payment (10yr)$234

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,474
$30–48K$19,082
$48–75K$22,037
$75–110K$23,907
$110K+$24,177

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,931

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

522

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (124)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
68,619
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 16%
Hispanic 24%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.0%
Freshman Retention68.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,280
8 Years$44,013
10 Years$42,186

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,600
Men
$66,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#392
Washington Monthly
#193

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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