Grand Canyon University
Acceptance
79%
Avg SAT
1077
Tuition
$17,850
Grad Rate (4yr)
37%
Retention
72%
Earnings
$42,186
AI Overview
Grand Canyon University brings a Christ-centered education to Phoenix, blending strong programs in conservation science and communications with an energetic, faith-forward campus culture. Students here appreciate the integration of Christian values into coursework and campus life, from chapel services to service-learning opportunities. Those who thrive tend to seek both spiritual growth and career preparation in equal measure. The university's distinctive commitment to affordability—keeping tuition frozen for over a decade—sets it apart among private Christian institutions.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
Tuition
$17,850
Room & Board
$11,700
Average Net Price
$22,472
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
46%
Take Federal Loans
53%
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,114
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$42,186Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$22,114Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
3,721 graduates
$103,884
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
28 graduates
$88,308
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
73 graduates
$86,834
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
279 graduates
$85,864
4 yrs after graduation
Homeland Security
217 graduates
$84,553
4 yrs after graduation
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
68 graduates
$81,661
4 yrs after graduation
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
293 graduates
$79,175
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
219 graduates
$72,124
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
284 graduates
$67,067
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
1,595 graduates
$65,828
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
75+ programsAnd 63 more programs available
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