Grand Canyon University Arizona

For-profit university in Phoenix focused on health professions, enrolling over 107,000 students with a 60% acceptance rate.

College statistics

Address:
3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ
85017
Sector Group:
Private For-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.gcu.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution in Phoenix, Arizona, organized around health professions and related programs. The university serves a large enrollment base and operates on a for-profit model designed to make higher education accessible to working and non-traditional students.

Tuition runs $16,473 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $26,973 including room and board of $10,500. The university enrolls 107,563 students total. Admissions are moderately selective, with a 60% acceptance rate; the 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 620 and SAT Math is 555, while the 75th percentile ACT Composite is 24.

GCU is best suited for students pursuing careers in health-related fields who value a large, practice-oriented environment. Before enrolling, prospective students should ask about completion rates, job placement outcomes for specific health professions programs, and what support services the university provides for distance and part-time learners. Visit www.gcu.edu/ for additional details.