Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is a private non-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona, with an enrollment of approximately 73,371 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 78.9%, making it broadly accessible, and retains 72.1% of students from their first to second year. Its graduation rate stands at 43.5%.

Tuition is set at $17,850 per year for both in-state and out-of-state students, and nearly 46% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants, indicating that a substantial portion of the student body comes from lower-income backgrounds. The average net price after financial aid is $22,472, and the median earnings for students 10 years after enrollment is $42,186. Grand Canyon University offers programs in fields relevant to career-focused learners, including software development, mental health counseling, biomedical and environmental engineering, instructional design, and postsecondary education.