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Grand Canyon University (GCU)

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America #435 in (National Universities) #- in Regional Rankings

0.0 ( Reviews)
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Last updated: Oct 03, 2025
Category University
Type Private
Founded 1949
Views 20

About University

Grand Canyon University is a private, for-profit Christian school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It offers more than 200 degree programs and is organized into nine colleges.  

Overview

Founded 1949
Ranking 435
Short code GCU
Application fee No
Is ivy League? -
Campus size 100 acres
Student faculty ratio 20:1
Acceptance Rate 78%
Graduation Rate 47%
Fall deadline Jul 01, 2025
Spring deadline Nov 01, 2025
Summer deadline Apr 01, 2026
Weather condition Phoenix features a hot desert climate, characteristic of the Sonoran Desert. It is the largest city in this climate zone in the United States. Summers are long and extremely hot, while winters are short and mild. The city enjoys one of the highest amounts of sunshine in the world, with annual sunshine hours similar to those of the Sahara Desert. Phoenix receives 3,872 hours of bright sunlight each year, making it the sunniest major city on the planet. In summer, the average high temperatures are the highe

Tuition and Admission Requirements

In-state tuition and fees (UG)
$16,500 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (UG)
$16,500 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (UG)
$16,500 USD /yr
In-state tuition and fees (MS)
$16,500 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (MS)
$16,500 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (MS)
$16,500 USD /yr
UG - GPA (UG)
2.5 / 4.0 scale
MS - GPA (MS)
3.0 / 4.0 scale
UG - IELTS (UG)
6.0 / (9.0 Scale)
MS - IELTS (MS)
7.0 / (9.0 Scale)
UG - TOEFL - IBT (UG)
79 iBT
MS - TOEFL - IBT (MS)
90 iBT
UG - DUOLINGO (UG)
100 (Duolingo English Test)
MS - DUOLINGO (MS)
110 (Duolingo English Test)
PTE (UG)
54 (Pearson Test of English)
SAT - ACT (UG)
1000/19 composite score
ADDITIONAL INFO: (MS)
GMAT-500,GRE-300
  • 3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017, United States
  • Angella.Mejia@gcu.edu
  • +1 602-639-7500
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