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National avg32%
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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
Grand Canyon University at a glance
Grand Canyon University is a private university in Phoenix, Arizona with 113,257 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 79% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published tuition is $17,850 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $22,472 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 43% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 53% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $22,114 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Nursing (RN), doctoral ($150,205) and Computer and Information Sciences, master's ($107,641) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$17,850
2024-25
Acceptance
79%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
113,257
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$17,850
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,850
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,700
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,644
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $29,550
Net price (after aid): $22,472
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $18,557
$30k – $48k: $18,763
$48k – $75k: $21,712
$75k – $110k: $24,471
$110k+: $25,701 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
For families earning $110k+, the average net price here is above the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow federally from 1 July 2026, by up to $201. That part has to come from savings, income, work, or private loans.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $42,186
Median debt at graduation: $22,114
Est. monthly loan payment: $234
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.9×Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 46%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 53%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedGrand Canyon University does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $78,401, above the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally. The Department uses the national figure for a college that mostly enrolls out-of-state students or operates in several states.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
43%
Freshman Retention
72%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Tuition
$17.9k
Net price
$22.5k
Pell
46%
above avg
Median debt
$22.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$42.2k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
79%
SAT range
1006 - 1113
ACT range
20 - 22
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: most students study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 83,261 of Grand Canyon University's 107,563 students (77%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 13,890 (13%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Grand Canyon University reported conferring credentials in 69 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Grand Canyon University graduates earn, by program
Grand Canyon University's bachelor's graduates in Nursing (RN) earned a median $103,884 four years after graduating, 17% above the $88,910 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $92,781; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $17,188 in federal loans at this college (about $182 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $25,500 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
74 programs at Grand Canyon University have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $103,884 | $88,910, +17% | $17,188 | $182/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $56,764 | $59,916, −5% | $31,340 | $356/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $89,393 | $103,485, −14% | $33,911 | $386/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $123,688 | $120,193, +3% | $32,443 | $369/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $65,828 | $68,257, −4% | $24,999 | $265/mo |
| Special Education, Master's | $60,336 | $64,397, −6% | $31,690 | $360/mo |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Master's | $58,045 | $59,571, −3% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's | $49,531 | $47,382, +5% | $30,921 | $328/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Master's | $63,874 | $63,707, about the same | $21,180 | $241/mo |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $73,501 | $71,685, +3% | $26,235 | $298/mo |
| Human Services, Bachelor's | $48,766 | $48,597, about the same | $26,963 | $286/mo |
| Psychology, Other, Master's | $59,759 | $61,796, −3% | $30,180 | $343/mo |
Compare what Nursing (RN) pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $99,500 in Arizona.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $79,970 in Arizona.
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $100,270 in Arizona.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $100,550 in Arizona.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education, Bachelor's | $50,892 | $50,499, about the same | $40,811 | $433/mo |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Bachelor's | $51,490 | $52,119, about the same | $31,432 | $333/mo |
| Community Organization and Advocacy, Bachelor's | $46,973 | $51,936, −10% | $36,645 | $388/mo |
| Social Work, Bachelor's | $53,716 | $51,790, +4% | $28,245 | $299/mo |
| Curriculum and Instruction, Master's | $58,811 | $63,399, −7% | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administration, Bachelor's | $60,328 | $58,716, +3% | $32,250 | $342/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $60,303 | $69,303, −13% | $23,987 | $254/mo |
| Religious Education, Bachelor's | $45,165 | $43,633, +4% | $30,731 | $326/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $55,600 | $55,378, about the same | $26,599 | $282/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Master's | $107,641 | $124,201, −13% | $30,869 | $351/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $85,864 | $92,374, −7% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $67,067 | $76,194, −12% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Clinical Laboratory Science, Bachelor's | $79,175 | $75,975, +4% | $23,271 | $247/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $56,597 | $54,562, +4% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Doctoral | $150,205 | $138,131, +9% | $43,000 | $489/mo |
| Public Administration, Master's | $76,752 | $81,408, −6% | $33,315 | $379/mo |
| Educational Administration, Doctoral | $91,300 | $100,573, −9% | $77,896 | $886/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $54,433 | $57,214, −5% | $26,000 | $276/mo |
| Homeland Security, Bachelor's | $84,553 | $70,193, +20% | $25,616 | $272/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $54,622 | $56,359, −3% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $72,124 | $83,343, −13% | $24,500 | $260/mo |
| Education, Master's | $78,699 | $65,824, +20% | $18,920 | $215/mo |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Master's | $69,839 | $65,767, +6% | $20,791 | $237/mo |
| Health and Medical Administration, Master's | $78,310 | $89,981, −13% | $37,518 | $427/mo |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design, Master's | $75,799 | $70,644, +7% | $22,495 | $256/mo |
| Psychology, Doctoral | $94,079 | $98,707, −5% | $65,634 | $747/mo |
| Public Health, Master's | $68,242 | $82,751, −18% | $45,080 | $513/mo |
| IT Administration and Management, Master's | $93,798 | $121,855, −23% | $30,887 | $351/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Master's | $61,712 | $66,714, −7% | $34,588 | $393/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $56,495 | $63,293, −11% | $26,900 | $285/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $54,209 | $50,680, +7% | $27,188 | $288/mo |
| Communication, Master's | — | $71,953 | $31,340 | $356/mo |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Bachelor's | $52,783 | $61,027, −14% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Graduate certificate | $61,780 | $60,655, about the same | $61,768 | $703/mo |
| Religious Education, Master's | $52,623 | $54,328, −3% | $32,954 | $375/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $86,862 | $95,833, −9% | $25,707 | $292/mo |
| Design and Applied Arts, Bachelor's | — | $51,490 | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Psychology, Other, Graduate certificate | $56,601 | $62,208, −9% | $20,500 | $233/mo |
| Writing and Rhetoric, Bachelor's | $59,281 | $48,471, +22% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Film and Photography, Bachelor's | $43,469 | $43,765, about the same | $27,068 | $287/mo |
| Management Science, Bachelor's | $81,661 | $86,176, −5% | $21,516 | $228/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $86,834 | $92,135, −6% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Hospitality Management, Bachelor's | $49,703 | $56,726, −12% | $23,181 | $246/mo |
| Computer Programming, Bachelor's | — | $83,439 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Bachelor's | $42,219 | $41,688, about the same | $26,465 | $281/mo |
| Security Science and Technology, Bachelor's | $57,384 | $57,805, about the same | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Graduate certificate | $140,016 | $126,911, +10% | $30,520 | $347/mo |
| Business Administration, Doctoral | — | $113,566 | — | — |
| Computer Science, Bachelor's | $88,308 | $107,009, −17% | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | — | $100,647 | $28,831 | $306/mo |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Bachelor's | $47,821 | $48,240, about the same | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Graduate certificate | $65,245 | $71,178, −8% | — | — |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Bachelor's | $51,082 | $70,786, −28% | $24,500 | $260/mo |
| Theatre, Bachelor's | $37,142 | $39,775, −7% | $23,750 | $252/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Doctoral | $67,876 | $81,822, −17% | $76,805 | $874/mo |
| Bible/Biblical Studies, Graduate certificate | — | — | $20,500 | $233/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | — | $51,389 | $25,250 | $268/mo |
| Marketing, Master's | $61,699 | $79,106, −22% | $33,916 | $386/mo |
| Literature, Bachelor's | $36,986 | $46,173, −20% | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising, Bachelor's | $44,335 | $63,560, −30% | $24,956 | $265/mo |
| Bible/Biblical Studies, Master's | $63,088 | $56,028, +13% | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Professional degree | $46,690 | $63,395, −26% | $57,618 | $655/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
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About Grand Canyon University
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- Where is Grand Canyon University located?
- Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, AZ, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Grand Canyon University?
- Grand Canyon University is a private university based in AZ. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Grand Canyon University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Grand Canyon University is approximately 79% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Grand Canyon University?
- Grand Canyon University's published in-state tuition is approximately $17,850 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Grand Canyon University?
- Grand Canyon University reports total enrollment of approximately 113,257 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Grand Canyon University actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Grand Canyon University is approximately $22,472 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $18,557 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $25,701. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Grand Canyon University?
- Grand Canyon University reports a graduation rate of approximately 43% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Grand Canyon University have?
- Students who borrowed at Grand Canyon University left with a median of approximately $22,114 in federal loans, and about 53% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Grand Canyon University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $42,186 for students who received federal financial aid at Grand Canyon University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Grand Canyon University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Grand Canyon University.
- How much do Nursing (RN) graduates from Grand Canyon University earn?
- Grand Canyon University's bachelor's graduates in Nursing (RN) earned a median $103,884 four years after graduating, 17% above the $88,910 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $92,781; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $17,188 in federal loans at this college (about $182 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $25,500 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). For context, registered nurses in Arizona are paid a median $99,500 a year across all experience levels (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), a figure for everyone in the job, not only recent graduates.
- How much do Teacher Education (by grade level) graduates from Grand Canyon University earn?
- Grand Canyon University's master's graduates in Teacher Education (by grade level) earned a median $56,764 four years after graduating, 5% below the $59,916 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $48,788; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $31,340 in federal loans at this college (about $356 a month on a 10-year plan).
- Which programs at Grand Canyon University have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 59 programs at Grand Canyon University with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Nursing (RN), doctoral ($150,205); Nursing (RN), graduate certificate ($140,016); and Nursing (RN), master's ($123,688) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Grand Canyon University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Grand Canyon University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $78,401, above the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 69 fields Grand Canyon University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4,938 | Graduate (1,447 graduate · 3,491 bachelor's) |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3,197 | Graduate (1,479 graduate · 1,718 bachelor's) |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 3,056 | Graduate (1,927 graduate · 1,129 bachelor's) |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 2,216 | Graduate (1,421 graduate · 795 bachelor's) |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1,688 | Graduate (1,203 graduate · 485 bachelor's) |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 1,454 | Graduate |
| Human Services, General | 1,258 | Bachelor's |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1,035 | Graduate (1,008 graduate · 27 bachelor's) |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 890 | Bachelor's |
| Psychology, Other | 875 | Graduate |
| Social Work | 731 | Graduate (510 graduate · 221 bachelor's) |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 607 | Graduate |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 562 | Graduate (268 graduate · 294 bachelor's) |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 451 | Graduate (148 graduate · 303 bachelor's) |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
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