Grand Canyon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2730 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #766 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #703 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 25 | In Arizona |
| #1 of 6 | In Phoenix |
| #908 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 70,929
- Graduates
- 36,634
- Male:Female Ratio
- 27:73
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.gcu.edu
Grand Canyon University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Grand Canyon University has an acceptance rate of 60% and is among the top 22% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 63% | 59% |
| Applicants | 47,978 | 17,162 | 30,799 |
| Admissions | 28,960 | 10,888 | 18,063 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 7,079 | 2,786 | 4,293 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1,341 | 455 | 886 |
13,890 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
83,261 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 0%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1058
or below
75% of them
had 1175
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Grand Canyon University are 1058-1175 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
37 or 0%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Grand Canyon University are 19-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 49180 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23894 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 20406 (19%) |
| Two or more races | 4508 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3590 (3%) |
| Asian | 3458 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 949 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 565 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 243 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Grand Canyon University is $22,239 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,474 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,082 |
| $48-75K | $22,037 |
| $75-110K | $23,907 |
| $110K+ | $24,177 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,500 | $10,138 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,500 | $10,138 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,500 | $10,138 |
| Fee in-district | $950 | $986 |
| Fee in-state | $950 | $986 |
| Fee out-of-state | $950 | $986 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 18,485 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,900 |
| Room charge | $6,000 |
| Meal charge | $3,900 |
Grand Canyon University majors
Grand Canyon University has granted 13,825 bachelor's degrees across 65 programs, 12,391 master's across 51 programs, and 606 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Grand Canyon University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 3,721 | 557 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1,578 | 1,493 | 33 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 774 | 682 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 458 | 871 | |
| Human Services, General | 1,009 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 176 | 615 | |
| Psychology, Other | 789 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 557 | 209 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 119 | 617 | |
| Nursing Administration | 610 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 528 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 504 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 500 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 325 | 167 | |
| Information Technology | 257 | 210 | |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 467 | ||
| Social Work | 359 | 30 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 377 | ||
| Accounting | 284 | 80 | |
| Religious Education | 268 | 94 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 331 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 297 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 293 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 293 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 82 | 203 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 284 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 238 | ||
| Public Administration | 234 | ||
| Public Health, General | 40 | 187 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 217 | ||
| Finance, General | 215 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 202 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 193 | ||
| Management Science | 67 | 115 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 169 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 165 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 160 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 154 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 153 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 152 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 143 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 142 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 142 | ||
| Psychology, General | 141 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 137 | ||
| Communication, General | 129 | ||
| History, General | 126 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 123 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 117 | ||
| Public Health & Community Nurse & Nursing | 117 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 107 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 97 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 94 | ||
| Graphic Design | 89 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 76 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 74 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 73 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 73 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 22 | 50 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 72 | ||
| Critical Care Nursing | 68 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 38 | 29 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 66 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 59 | 4 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 59 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 57 | ||
| Digital Arts | 53 | ||
| Computer Science | 28 | 13 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 41 | ||
| Human Nutrition | 36 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 35 | ||
| Statistics, General | 30 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 24 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 24 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 23 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 19 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 17 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 17 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 15 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 15 | ||
| Environmental Science | 14 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 12 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Education, General | 9 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 6 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 | ||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 | ||
| General Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 13,825 | 12,391 | 606 |
Grand Canyon University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 40% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Grand Canyon University has published 1,103 scientific papers with 7,942 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 7 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 | 16 |
| 1997 | 3 | 11 |
| 1998 | 2 | 16 |
| 1999 | 4 | 21 |
| 2000 | 6 | 21 |
| 2001 | 5 | 21 |
| 2002 | 6 | 38 |
| 2003 | 6 | 53 |
| 2004 | 9 | 51 |
| 2005 | 4 | 55 |
| 2006 | 1 | 62 |
| 2007 | 4 | 63 |
| 2008 | 1 | 60 |
| 2009 | 14 | 79 |
| 2010 | 6 | 84 |
| 2011 | 22 | 109 |
| 2012 | 32 | 118 |
| 2013 | 30 | 114 |
| 2014 | 23 | 153 |
| 2015 | 41 | 161 |
| 2016 | 35 | 211 |
| 2017 | 66 | 225 |
| 2018 | 95 | 321 |
| 2019 | 102 | 495 |
| 2020 | 106 | 790 |
| 2021 | 102 | 1056 |
| 2022 | 114 | 1090 |
| 2023 | 100 | 1121 |
| 2024 | 108 | 1111 |
Grand Canyon University alumni
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Henry Cejudo
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighteramateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Henry Carlos Cejudo is an American professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Flyweight Champion and Bantamweight Champion. Cejudo is the fourth UFC fighter to hold titles in two different weight classes simultaneously, and the second to defend titles in two different weight divisions. He is considered to be among the greatest combat athletes of all time due to his accomplishments in MMA and freestyle wrestling.
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Josh McDermitt
- Occupations
- film actorcomediantelevision actor
- Biography
-
Josh McDermitt is an American film and television actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Eugene Porter on AMC's The Walking Dead. In 2006, McDermitt appeared on Last Comic Standing as a contestant. McDermitt had a main role on the sitcom Retired at 35 from 2011 to 2012, playing the character Brandon.
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Bill Engvall
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorsingersongwritertelevision actor
- Biography
-
William Ray Engvall Jr. is an American retired stand-up comedian, actor, and television host. Engvall has released a number of stand-up comedy albums through Warner Records and the defunct BNA Records. His commercially successful album is the 1996 debut Here's Your Sign, certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album derives its name from Engvall's signature routine "here's your sign", wherein he offers "signs" to people whom he deems lacking in intellect. He has toured as a comedian both by himself and as a member of Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which included Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Ron White. Engvall's television roles include Delta, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, The Bill Engvall Show, and Lingo.
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James White
- Occupations
- theologian
- Biography
-
James Robert White is a Reformed Baptist theologian. He is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a Christian scholar and has authored several books.
General info
| Alternative names | GCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Motto | Find Your Purpose |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 3,822 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3300 W Camelback Rd Phoenix, Arizona, 85017 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,608,000 |
| Phone | 8008009776 |