Grand Canyon University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,390

0.104% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,239

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.00238%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

60.4%

47,978 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

107,563

23.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43%

1,026 Graduates

About

Grand Canyon University is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Grand Canyon University were Registered Nursing (3,721 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (1,579 degrees), and General Human Services (1,014 degrees).

In 2023, 27,272 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Grand Canyon University. 75.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (13,019 degrees), 2.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,371 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Grand Canyon University is $16,390, which is $−14,613 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Grand Canyon University was 0.00238%, corresponding to 1 out of the 42,027 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Grand Canyon University is $16,390, which is $14,614 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,239.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Grand Canyon University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,390

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Grand Canyon University was $16,390. The cost of tuition at Grand Canyon University is $−14,614 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Grand Canyon University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,239

2023 Value

1.37%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Grand Canyon University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,239. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Grand Canyon University grew by 1.37%.

This chart compares the average net price of Grand Canyon University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,800

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Grand Canyon University was of $7,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Grand Canyon University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.75% with respect to 2022, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Grand Canyon University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.00238%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Grand Canyon University was 0.00238%, which represents 1 out of the 42027 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Grand Canyon University received 47,978 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 63.7% annual growth. Out of those 47,978 applicants, 28,960 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.4% acceptance rate.

There were 107,563 students enrolled at Grand Canyon University in 2023.

Grand Canyon University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

28,960

Accepted Out of 47,978

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Grand Canyon University was 60.4% (28,960 admissions from 47,978 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 77.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 63.7%, while admissions grew by 26.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Grand Canyon University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Scores Submitted (2023)

0% of enrolled first-time students at Grand Canyon University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Grand Canyon University had a total enrollment of 107,563 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Grand Canyon University is 25,180 students and the part-time enrollment is 82,383. This means that 23.4% of students enrolled at Grand Canyon University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Grand Canyon University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.7% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19% Black or African American, 4.19% Two or More Races, 3.21% Asian, 0.942% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.525% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Grand Canyon University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.3%), followed by White Male (22.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.8%), followed by White Female (15.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Grand Canyon University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 107,563 students. The full-time enrollment at Grand Canyon University is 25,180 and the part-time enrollment is 82,383. This means that 23.4% of students enrolled at Grand Canyon University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Grand Canyon University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 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 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Grand Canyon University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Grand Canyon University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
49,180 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
23,894 enrolled students
Black or African American
20,406 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Grand Canyon University is 45.7% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19% Black or African American, 4.19% Two or More Races, 3.21% Asian, 0.942% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.525% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 3,590 students (3.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 13,916 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 (13,019 degrees awarded). There were 2.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,371 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Grand Canyon University is Registered Nursing (3,721 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (1,579 degrees) and General Human Services (1,014 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (7,896 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (2,018 degrees), and Theology (419 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 (1,663,693 people), Registered nurses (1,587,916 people), Accountants & auditors (1,052,284 people), Other managers (856,714 people), and Secondary school teachers (559,496 people).

The most specialized majors at Grand Canyon University in 2023 are Education (7,896 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (2,018 degrees), Theology (419 degrees), Health (8,229 degrees), and Business (4,532 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Grand Canyon University are Education (7,896 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (2,018 degrees), Theology (419 degrees), Health (8,229 degrees), and Business (4,532 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,329,517 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,917,344 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (657,911 people), Computer Systems Design (552,448 people), and Banking & related activities (511,972 people).

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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
3,721 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,579 degrees awarded
General Human Services
1,014 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Grand Canyon University was Registered Nursing with 3,721 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Grand Canyon University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

6,678

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

20,594

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 6,678 degrees were awarded to men at Grand Canyon University, which is 0.324 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (20,594).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Grand Canyon University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,383 degrees were awarded to men at Grand Canyon University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.803 times less than the 1,722 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 3,727 degrees were awarded to men at Grand Canyon University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.72 times more than the 555 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (58.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Grand Canyon University is Female and Asian (58.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
13,019 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5,371 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4,979 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Grand Canyon University is white (13,019 degrees awarded). There were 2.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,371 degrees).

3.38% of degree recipients (922 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
9,751 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4,037 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3,912 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Grand Canyon University is white female (9,751 degrees awarded). There were 2.42 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (4,037 degrees).

Operations

Grand Canyon University employs 380 Instructors, 90 Assistant professors and 65 Associate professors. Most academics at Grand Canyon University are Female Instructor (229), Male Instructor (151), and Female Assistant professor (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grand Canyon University are: Service, with 387 employees, Management, with 340 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 123 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$602M

2023 Salaries

5.03%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Grand Canyon University paid a median of $602M in salaries, a 5.03% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.39% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.96% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$47.8M

Instructional Salaries

582

Number of Employees

In 2023, Grand Canyon University paid a total of $47.8M to 582 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.94% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

380 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

387 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Grand Canyon University were Instructor with 380 employees, Assistant professor with 90 employees, and Associate professor with 65 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grand Canyon University were Service with 387 employees, Management with 340 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 123 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Grand Canyon University was Female Instructor with 229 employees, Male Instructor with 151 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 54 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Grand Canyon University.

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