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Private For-Profit4-Yearlarge campus
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
2.5Above Average
60%
Open Admissions
44%
Graduation
About Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University is a private, for-profit four-year institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. With an enrollment of approximately 68,619 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 60%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 44%. Graduates earn a median salary of $42,186 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $21,931 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
60%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
44%
Enrollment
68,619
Total students
Median Earnings
$42,186
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$17,450
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,450
Per year
Average Net Price
$21,931
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
19 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
518
75th
555
200800
ACT Composite
25th
19
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$17,450/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$21,931/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$87,724
10-Year Earnings
$421,860
ROI Multiple
4.8×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Grand Canyon University
Student Outcomes
44%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$42k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
68,619
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
