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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
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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - GCU Library Profile
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 555 | 1,000 | 1,555 |
| 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
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 32% | 13% | 83% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,518 | $2,604 | $2,611 | $2,749 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 44 | 25 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,741 | 1,359 | 1,107 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 60 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Black | 345 | 3% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 242 | 2% |
| White | 1,235 | 9% |
| Unknown | 11,458 | 85% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 17 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 290 | 2% |
| Ages 20-21 | 431 | 3% |
| Ages 22-24 | 969 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,622 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,338 | 17% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2,178 | 16% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3,026 | 23% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,513 | 11% |
| Age Over 65 | 31 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,040 | 676 | 364 |
| Faculty Status | 398 | 52 | 346 |
| Tenured Faculty | 9 | 9 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 6 | - | 6 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 398 | 52 | 346 |
| Primarily Instruction | 398 | 52 | 346 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 131 | 130 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 457 | 442 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 54 | 52 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 38 | 36 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,201,815 | $628,282 | $573,533 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 270 | 169 | 101 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 266 | 167 | 99 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Golf | 25 | 18 | 7 |
| Lacrosse | 19 | 19 | - |
| Soccer | 46 | 24 | 22 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Cross Country | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Wrestling | 40 | 40 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $32,617 | $31,095 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,103 | $9,554 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 49 | 28 | 21 |
| Baseball | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 46% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| White | 52% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 34% |
| 5 Years | 40% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 10 | 12 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 9 |
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