Grand Canyon University 1
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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.
General Information
| School type | proprietary, coed college |
| Year founded | 1949 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | N/A |
| 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.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2014 acceptance rate | 54.8% 4 |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
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 | |
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Student Life
Grand Canyon University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
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 |
Cost and Financial Aid
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| Tuition and fees | $17,050 (2014-15) |
| Room and board | $8,550 (2014-15) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
Overview details based on 2014 data
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