Grand Canyon University

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $16,473
    0.506% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $22,928
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    78.9%
    51,203 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    113,257
    22.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    43.5%
    1,172 Graduates

    About

    Grand Canyon University is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Grand Canyon University were Registered Nursing (3,578 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (1,635 degrees), and General Human Services (1,216 degrees).

    In 2024, 28,022 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Grand Canyon University. 74.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (13,503 degrees), 2.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,642 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Grand Canyon University is $16,473, which is $−15,447 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Grand Canyon University is $16,473, which is $15,447 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,928.

    In 2024, 74% of undergraduate students attending Grand Canyon University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $16,473
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Grand Canyon University was $16,473. The cost of tuition at Grand Canyon University is $−15,447 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $22,928
    2024 Value
    3.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Grand Canyon University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,928. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Grand Canyon University grew by 3.1%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,162
    Room and Board
    $750
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Grand Canyon University was of $11,162 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 43.1% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $750. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.25% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    74%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    53%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    74% of undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.37% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Grand Canyon University received 51,203 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.72% annual growth. Out of those 51,203 applicants, 40,405 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.9% acceptance rate.

    There were 113,257 students enrolled at Grand Canyon University in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Grand Canyon University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    78.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    40,405
    Accepted Out of 51,203

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Grand Canyon University was 78.9% (40,405 admissions from 51,203 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 60.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.72%, while admissions grew by 39.5%.

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    SAT Scores

    1%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    16
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    1% of enrolled first-time students at Grand Canyon University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Grand Canyon University had a total enrollment of 113,257 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Grand Canyon University is 25,440 students and the part-time enrollment is 87,817. This means that 22.5% of students enrolled at Grand Canyon University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Grand Canyon University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44% White, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% Black or African American, 4.37% Two or More Races, 3.22% Asian, 0.891% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.494% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Grand Canyon University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.6%), followed by White Male (21.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.1%), followed by White Female (11.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.74%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    22.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Grand Canyon University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 113,257 students. The full-time enrollment at Grand Canyon University is 25,440 and the part-time enrollment is 87,817. This means that 22.5% of students enrolled at Grand Canyon University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    72%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Grand Canyon University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Grand Canyon University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      49,869 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      25,767 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      22,814 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Grand Canyon University is 44% White, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% Black or African American, 4.37% Two or More Races, 3.22% Asian, 0.891% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.494% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3,683 students (3.25%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 13,686 more women than men received degrees from Grand Canyon University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Grand Canyon University is white (13,503 degrees awarded). There were 2.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,642 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Grand Canyon University is Registered Nursing (3,578 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (1,635 degrees) and General Human Services (1,216 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Grand Canyon University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (8,040 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (2,326 degrees), and Theology (432 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grand Canyon University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,680,271 people), Registered nurses (1,632,516 people), Accountants & auditors (1,054,581 people), Other managers (883,828 people), and Financial managers (556,689 people).

    The most specialized majors at Grand Canyon University in 2024 are Education (8,040 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (2,326 degrees), Theology (432 degrees), Health (8,143 degrees), and Business (4,599 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grand Canyon University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Gaming services workers

    The most specialized majors at Grand Canyon University are Education (8,040 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (2,326 degrees), Theology (432 degrees), Health (8,143 degrees), and Business (4,599 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grand Canyon University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,395,402 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,064,798 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (692,873 people), Computer Systems Design (632,947 people), and Banking & related activities (486,254 people).

    The most specialized majors at Grand Canyon University are Education (8,040 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (2,326 degrees), Theology (432 degrees), Health (8,143 degrees), and Business (4,599 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Grand Canyon University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Registered Nursing
      3,578 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      1,635 degrees awarded
    3. General Human Services
      1,216 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Grand Canyon University was Registered Nursing with 3,578 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    7,168
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    20,854
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 7,168 degrees were awarded to men at Grand Canyon University, which is 0.344 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (20,854).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 1,346 degrees were awarded to men at Grand Canyon University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.872 times less than the 1,543 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 3,530 degrees were awarded to men at Grand Canyon University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.24 times more than the 566 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    37%
    100% Completion Time
    45%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 37% of students graduating from Grand Canyon University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    White Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (54.3%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Grand Canyon University is Female and White (54.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

    The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.22% of graduates (26 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      13,503 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      5,642 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      5,151 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Grand Canyon University is white (13,503 degrees awarded). There were 2.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,642 degrees).

    3.12% of degree recipients (875 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      10,594 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      10,522 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      10,008 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Grand Canyon University is white female (10,594 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (10,522 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Grand Canyon University had a total salary expenditure of 1.48B. Grand Canyon University employs 453 Instructors, 89 Assistant professors and 60 Associate professors. Most academics at Grand Canyon University are Female Instructor (303), Male Instructor (150), and Female Assistant professor (59).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grand Canyon University are: Service, with 370 employees, Management, with 316 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 127 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $664M
    2024 Salaries
    10.3%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Grand Canyon University paid a median of $664M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($1.48B) and a 10.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.03% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.39% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $55.3M
    Instructional Salaries
    659
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Grand Canyon University paid a total of $55.3M to 659 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.33% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grand Canyon University were Service with 370 employees, Management with 316 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 127 employees.

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