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Grand Canyon University (GCU)

  • 3300 W Camelback Rd
  • Phoenix, AZ 85017
  • OPEID College Code: 00107400
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  • General Phone: (800) 800-9776
  • Chief Executive Officer: Brent Richardson
  • Website: www.gcu.edu
  • Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 13,415
  • College Alias: GCU
  • College Mascot: Antelopes
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $100.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
  • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
  • Recommended
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5551,0001,555
Number Granted Admission (%)440 (79%)842 (84%)1,282 (82%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)325 (74%)684 (81%)1,009 (79%)
 
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving57%32%13%83%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,518$2,604$2,611$2,749
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)1.6%1.8%1.4%
Number in Default442516
Number in Repayment2,7411,3591,107
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$14,320$12,000$9,750
Out of State Tuition and Fees$14,320$12,000$9,750
Books and Supplies$1,680$1,560$960
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,000$9,000$7,194
Other Expenses$3,650$3,650$3,126
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,000$9,000$8,010
Other Expenses$3,650$3,650$3,126
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,650$3,650$3,126
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$28,650$26,210$21,030
Out of State$28,650$26,210$21,030
Off Campus
In-State$28,650$26,210$21,846
Out of State$28,650$26,210$21,846
Off Campus with Family
In-State$19,650$17,210$13,836
Out of State$19,650$17,210$13,836
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other15-
Biology, Biological Sciences4-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting4-
Business Administration and Management23170
Human Resources Management and Services, Other83-
Marketing and Marketing Management9-
 
Communications and Journalism
Broadcast Journalism3-
Communication Studies--
Journalism5-
Public Relations8-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education--
Biology Teacher Education1-
Education-594
Educational and Instructional Media Design-471
Elementary Education2012
English and Language Arts Teacher Education1-
Higher Education Administration-581
Mathematics Teacher Education4-
Music Teacher Education3-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching15-
Reading Teacher Education-844
Secondary Education647
Spanish Language Teacher Education1-
Special Education and Teaching2421
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature1-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training7-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other--
Nursing13818
Nursing, Other249-
 
History
History4-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies1-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics1-
Mathematics and Statistics, Other--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science1-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--
Religious Studies5-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--
 
Psychology
Psychology11-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies1-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management7-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies7-
Fire Science, Fire-Fighting-35
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs1-
Political Science and Government2-
Sociology11-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious Education1-
Biblical Studies13-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art3-
Fine Studio Arts--
Graphic Design--
Music Performance3-
Voice and Opera4-
Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other5-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 13,415
  • Undergraduate: 4,822 Graduate: 8,593
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 3,668 Female: 9,747
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 1,390 Female: 3,432
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 2,278 Female: 6,315
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 2,579 Part-Time: 10,836
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,714 Part-Time: 3,108
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 865 Part-Time: 7,728
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien600.4%
American Indian200.1%
Black3453%
Asian550.4%
Hispanic2422%
White1,2359%
Unknown11,45885%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18170.1%
Ages 18-192902%
Ages 20-214313%
Ages 22-249697%
Ages 25-292,62220%
Ages 30-342,33817%
Ages 35-392,17816%
Ages 40-493,02623%
Ages 50-651,51311%
Age Over 65310.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,040676364
Faculty Status39852346
Tenured Faculty99-
Graduate Assistants6-6
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service39852346
Primarily Instruction39852346
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1311301
Other Professionals45744215
Technical and/or Paraprofessional54522
Clerical And Secretarial38362
Skilled Crafts22-
Service and/or Maintenance1111-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$47,781 (31)$48,271 (16)$47,258 (15)
Professor$51,210 (8)$51,633 (7)$48,250 (1)
Associate Professor$54,731 (5)$53,233 (3)$56,979 (2)
Assistant Professor$46,545 (14)$43,628 (5)$48,166 (9)
Instructor$43,126 (2)$33,075 (1)$53,176 (1)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,863 (21)$60,558 (8)$64,282 (13)
Professor$65,000 (1)$65,000 (1)- (-)
Associate Professor$64,876 (4)- (-)$64,876 (4)
Assistant Professor$62,227 (16)$59,923 (7)$64,018 (9)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$49,257 (52)$48,697 (24)$49,736 (28)
Professor$51,429 (9)$51,826 (8)$48,250 (1)
Associate Professor$53,998 (9)$53,233 (3)$54,381 (6)
Assistant Professor$48,875 (30)$46,779 (12)$50,273 (18)
Instructor$43,126 (2)$33,075 (1)$53,176 (1)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,201,815$628,282$573,533
Ratio (%)100%52%48%
 
Participants
All Athletes270169101
Unduplicated Athletes26616799
Baseball3838-
Basketball281612
Golf25187
Lacrosse1919-
Soccer462422
Softball20-20
Swimming1679
Tennis9-9
Cross Country1578
Volleyball14-14
Wrestling4040-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$32,617$31,095
Assistant Coaches-$9,103$9,554
 
Coaches
All Coaches492821
Baseball77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Lacrosse33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Soccer743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Cross Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Wrestling44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students46%
 
By Gender
Male41%
Female48%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian-
Black33%
Asian50%
Hispanic28%
White52%
Unknown33%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less34%
5 Years40%
6 Years41%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Liquor Related-4
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Aggravated Assault13
Burglary1012
Vehicle Theft11
Arson-1
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary49
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