Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University Overview

Grand Canyon University is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Phoenix, Arizona. Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949. Grand Canyon University offers on-campus housing for up to 1,175 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 70% of students spend their weekends on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Grand Canyon University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Grand Canyon University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Grand Canyon University students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Grand Canyon University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Grand Canyon University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Grand Canyon University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Grand Canyon University on the Student Life page.

Is Grand Canyon University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Grand Canyon University offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Grand Canyon University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Grand Canyon University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Grand Canyon University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Grand Canyon University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Grand Canyon University meets 0% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Grand Canyon University full-time are awarded $3,350 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Grand Canyon University. Based on this information, how does Grand Canyon University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Grand Canyon University a good school for you?

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Where is Grand Canyon University?

Grand Canyon University is located in the urban setting of Phoenix, Arizona.

If you want to see Grand Canyon University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 17 to Phoenix, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Grand Canyon University and Phoenix are like without leaving home.

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