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Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona · Private For-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$47,280

Acceptance Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

44%

Annual Tuition

$17,450

At a Glance

Total Students

68,619

Retention Rate

68%

Faculty Ratio

21

Financial Aid

54%

Median Debt

$22,114

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private For-Profit

Institution Overview

Grand Canyon University is a private, for-profit institution in Phoenix with a large student body of 68,619. The university has an acceptance rate of 60.4% and a graduation rate of 44%. Its retention rate is 68.4%. The in-state tuition is $17,450.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $62,543. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $47,280, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $42,186. The median debt for graduates is $22,114, and 53.5% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$63k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$42k

10 YEARS

Top 42% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Grand Canyon University alumni earn a median of $62,543. However, median earnings decrease to $47,280 five years after graduation and further decline to $42,186 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $22,114.

Grand Canyon University has a 60.4% acceptance rate and a 44% graduation rate. The retention rate is 68.4%. The in-state tuition is $17,450, and 53.5% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 85017

Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Canyon University has an acceptance rate of 60.4%.