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Grand Canyon University Healthcare Programs

Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, AZ. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Grand Canyon University Rankings

GCU appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 1 State — Arizona
Overall Quality #1 of 1 Region — Southwest
Overall Quality #1 of 2 State — Arizona
College Major Best Value #1 of 1 State — Arizona
College Major Best Value #1 of 1 Region — Southwest
Overall Quality #2 of 6 Region — Southwest
Overall Quality #2 of 2 State — Arizona
College Major Best Value #2 of 2 State — Arizona

Where Is Grand Canyon University?

Location of Grand Canyon University

Get in touch with GCU are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone: 8008009776
Website: www.gcu.edu/
Admissions: www.gcu.edu/admissions

How Do I Get Into GCU?

You can apply to GCU online at: https://www.gcu.edu/

GCU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for GCU

These are the things GCU looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into GCU?

GCU maintains an acceptance rate of 79%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at GCU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 518 and 580. Math scores were between 488 and 533.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Grand Canyon University  ( 518 to 580 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Grand Canyon University  ( 488 to 533 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1006 to 1113.
SAT Total Scores for Grand Canyon University  ( 1006 to 1113 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at GCU ranged between 20 and 22.

ACT Composite Scores for Grand Canyon University  ( 20 to 22 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at GCU are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 17,546 14,011 80%
Women 33,516 26,385 79%

Can I Afford Grand Canyon University?

The average net price after aid at GCU is $21,931. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $16,473
In-State Fees $2,035
Out-of-State Tuition $16,473
Out-of-State Fees $2,035
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $18,508
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $18,508

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 10% of students at GCU receive some form of financial aid (6,950 students).

Approximately 74% of students at GCU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,420 per student.

46% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,733.

Student Loan Debt

53% of GCU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,759 per year.

Grand Canyon University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 56,932 students enrolled at GCU. GCU is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 68,619 undergraduate students at GCU, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at GCU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Grand Canyon University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of GCU Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,989
Black or African American 11,665
Hispanic 16,743
White 31,153
American Indian/Alaska Native 548
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 343
Two or More Races 3,362
Non-Resident 617

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at GCU are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of GCU Students
State First-Time UG Students
Arizona 2,051
California 1,174
Washington 585
Colorado 492
Minnesota 348

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Grand Canyon University Graduate Student Diversity

36,634 of GCU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at GCU, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at GCU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Grand Canyon University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at GCU
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,428
Black or African American 9,744
Hispanic 7,106
White 15,129
American Indian/Alaska Native 402
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 146
Two or More Races 1,208
Non-Resident 293

Online Learning at Grand Canyon University

GCU provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

13,284 undergraduate students at GCU took at least one online class — of those, 53,376 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 187 students took at least one online class and 36,401 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Grand Canyon University

These healthcare degree programs are offered by GCU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 3,578 1,394 91 5,116
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 706 1,169 4 1,975
Health and Medical Administrative Services 348 166 521
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 299 299
Public Health 53 151 204
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 16 16
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 12

Academic Programs at Grand Canyon University

GCU offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

GCU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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