Grand Canyon University, AZ
Private For-Profit
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Main Campus
Grand Canyon University Rankings
Affordability55
Selectivity12
Retention14
Graduation1
Earnings18
Diversity80
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Grand Canyon University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education12%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs48%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Public Administration and Social Service10%
Social Sciences<1%
Theology and Religious Vocations2%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Grand Canyon University
73%
Admission Rate
510
Median SAT Math
520
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Grand Canyon University
$17K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$31K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Grand Canyon University
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
35%
Repayment Rate
$219
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 49% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $9K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 29% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 35% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 36% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 37% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Grand Canyon University
64%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
29%
Withdrawal Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 30% | 36% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 38% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 42% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 25% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 14% | 33% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20% | 37% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 25% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 39% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 35% | 43% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Grand Canyon University
79%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 79% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 83% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $41K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $90K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $53K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at Grand Canyon University
53,209
Undergraduates
16%
Full-time Undergrads
31
Avg Entry Age
36,114
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 71% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 29% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 42% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% | 28% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 5% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 7% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 48% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
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