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
60%Acceptance
1095SAT Avg
68,619Students
21:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$42,186Earnings 10yr
$21,931Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate60.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1095
Reading & Writing
540620
Math
518555
ACT Score Range
Composite
1924
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
Programs (124)
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
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Source: Wikipedia