Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school43%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$17,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,450
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,162
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,162
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$28,612
Net price (after aid)$21,931
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$18,474
$30k – $48k$19,082
$48k – $75k$22,037
$75k – $110k$23,907
$110k+$24,177
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 Grants43%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans54%
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.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
43%
Freshman Retention
68%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$17.4k
Net price
$21.9k
Pell
43%
above avg
Median debt
$22.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$42.2k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (33)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysics
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurityWeb Development
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
60%
SAT range
1058 - 1175
ACT range
19 - 24
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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 60%. 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 $17,450 per year. 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 105,253 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- 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.
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