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Grand Canyon University

Private

Phoenix, AZ

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Grand Canyon University, in Phoenix, AZ, is a private very large school, enrolling around 73,371 students. Grand Canyon University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 79%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $103,884/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate79%
SAT range1006–1113
ACT range20–22
Undergrads73,371
Yield (admits who enroll)37%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$32,702
4-year grad rate43%
Median earnings, 10yr out$42,186

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans53%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out35%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$54,433/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$81,661/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$72,124/yr
Accounting and Related Services$67,067/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,828/yr
Marketing$60,303/yr
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$52,783/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$49,703/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$54,622/yr
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$44,335/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$88,308/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$85,864/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$50,892/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$49,531/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$86,834/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$59,281/yr
Literature$36,986/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$103,884/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$79,175/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$60,328/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$51,490/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$51,082/yr
History
History$54,209/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Homeland Security$84,553/yr
Security Science and Technology$57,384/yr
Criminal Justice and Corrections$55,600/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$56,597/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$53,716/yr
Human Services, General$48,766/yr
Community Organization and Advocacy$46,973/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$56,495/yr
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious Education$45,165/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$47,821/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$43,469/yr
Visual and Performing Arts, General$42,219/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$37,142/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity17,569
Typical room charge$5,400
Typical board charge$3,900

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Grand Canyon University's acceptance rate?

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Grand Canyon University?

Admitted students at Grand Canyon University typically score between 1006–1113 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Grand Canyon University?

Admitted students at Grand Canyon University typically score between 20–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Grand Canyon University cost?

Grand Canyon University's total cost of attendance is reported at $32,702 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Grand Canyon University require students to live on campus?

No -- Grand Canyon University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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