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2016 Quick Stats

3300 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone: (800) 800-9776
2014-2015 Tuition & Fees
$17,050
Admissions
rolling admission
54.8% accepted

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U.S. News Rankings

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U.S. News calculated a numerical rank but does not publish it.
Regional Universities (West)

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Summary

Grand Canyon University is a proprietary institution that was founded in 1949. It has a campus size of 100 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Grand Canyon University's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $17,050 (2014-15).

Despite its name, Grand Canyon University, based in Phoenix,  is about four hours away from the tourist destination. The private university grants undergraduate degrees through six colleges, including the Ken Blanchard College of Business and the College of Fine Arts and Production. Many of its undergraduate degree tracks are broad but allow students to complete an emphasis in a certain area. Biology majors, for example, can complete their degrees with an emphasis in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, or Pre-Physician Assistant; art design majors can choose to emphasize in animation, screenwriting, web design, or production. Grand Canyon University also grants a variety of master’s degrees and has a College of Nursing.

The GCU ’Lopes (Antelopes) are Division II teams that compete in a variety of conferences including the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) and the Pacific West Conference (PacWest). The university is a nondenominational Christian institution, and, as such, encourages spiritual education, too.

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is a premier, private, accredited, nondenominational Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. The University offers online and campus-based Bachelors and Masters degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing & Health Professionals, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Fine Arts and Productions,and College of Theology supports both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.

General Information

School type proprietary, coed college
Year founded 1949
Religious affiliation N/A
Academic calendar semester
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2014 Endowment N/A

Applying

When applying to Grand Canyon University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early decision deadline is November 1. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 54.8 percent.

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Selectivity less selective
Fall 2014 acceptance rate 54.8% 4
Application deadline rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by N/A

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Academic Life

The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 59 percent.

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Student-faculty ratio N/A 4
4-year graduation rate N/A
Five most popular majors for 2014 graduates
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Student Life

Grand Canyon University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.

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Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority N/A
Collegiate athletic association NCAA II

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Campus Services

Grand Canyon University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Grand Canyon University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Grand Canyon University, 65 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Grand Canyon University.

Students who have cars on campus 65%
Health insurance offered Yes

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Tuition and fees $17,050 (2014-15)
Room and board $8,550 (2014-15)
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