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Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a for-profit Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is owned by Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:Â LOPE). GCU was founded in 1949 as a non-profit liberal arts college. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. purchased Grand Canyon University in February 2004. Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services focused on graduate and undergraduate degree programs in education, liberal arts, business, and healthcare through its seven colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Christian Studies, the College of Doctoral Studies, the College of Education, the College of Fine Arts and Production, the College of Nursing, and the Ken Blanchard College of Business.
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- Private for profit, Four or more years
- 34079 students
- $16,500.00 avg tuition
3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix,
AZ
85017
(800) 800-9776
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Visual And Performing Arts
Grand Canyon University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 2,840 | |
| Admitted | 2,840 | 100% |
| Enrolled total | 2,273 | |
| Full Time: | 746 | |
| Part Time | 1,527 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 25% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 36% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 49% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Grand Canyon University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $16,500.00 | $16,500.00 | $16,500.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $435.00 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $6,510.00 | $6,510.00 | $6,510.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $465.00 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 99% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 99% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $3,619.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 88% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,542.00 |
Grand Canyon University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | X | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | X | |||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | X | |||
| Finance, General | X | |||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | X | |||
| Information Resources Management | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Broadcast Journalism | X | |||
| Public Relations/Image Management | X | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | X | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | X | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| Education, General | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | X | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | X | |||
| Music Teacher Education | X | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | X | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | X | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | |||
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | X | |||
| Critical Care Nursing | X | |||
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | X | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | X | |||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | X | X | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | X | |||
| Medical Informatics | X | |||
| Nursing Administration | X | |||
| Public Health, General | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | X | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | X | |||
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | X | X | ||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | X | |||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | |||
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | X | |||
| Fire Services Administration | X | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | X | |||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | X | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Christian Studies | X | X | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Counseling Psychology | X | X | ||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| Psychology, Other | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | X | |||
| Public Administration | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Bible/Biblical Studies | X | |||
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | X | |||
| Youth Ministry | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | X | |||
| Dance, General | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | X | |||
| Voice and Opera | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Arizona
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Excellence in Aviation Scholarship | $3000 | June 04, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Grand Canyon University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Carrington College-Westside | 1.2mi |
| Phoenix College | 3.1mi |
| Phoenix School of Law | 3.4mi |
| Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture | 3.7mi |
| Carrington College-Phoenix | 3.7mi |
| Brookline College-Phoenix | 4.1mi |
| Argosy University-Phoenix | 4.2mi |
| The Art Institute of Phoenix | 4.2mi |
| Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division | 4.2mi |
| Arizona College of Allied Health | 4.3mi |
| DeVry University-Arizona | 4.3mi |
| Chamberlain College of Nursing–Phoenix Campus | 4.3mi |
| Western International University | 4.3mi |
| Sanford-Brown College-Phoenix | 4.6mi |
| Anthem College-Phoenix | 4.7mi |
