First-year deadlines
We found no published application deadline when we last checked (October 18, 2026). See Grand Canyon University admissions (gcu.edu).
Admissions page: Grand Canyon University admissions (gcu.edu)
How to apply
Application: Common Application
Source: the college's own admissions pages · checked October 7, 2026; Common App member list where noted.
SAT/ACT policy: SAT or ACT required for some applicants source (Common App requirements grid)
Application fee: $0 source (Common App requirements grid, checked October 7, 2026)
Personal essay: No personal essay is required source (gcu.edu, checked October 18, 2026)
Writing supplement: No standard writing supplement or college-specific writing questions (2026-27, Common App) source (Common App writing requirements, checked October 19, 2026)
Not published by the college as of October 18, 2026: enrollment deposit deadline, interview policy, financial aid filing deadlines.
More facts
Published price: Tuition and fees $17,450; room and board on campus $11,162 (before any aid)Source: IPEDS, 2023–24 · checked October 7, 2026Open source page
Cost of living, BEA 2024: Regional price level 103 (U.S. average = 100) for Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: BEA regional price paritiesOpen source page
Rent near campus, HUD small area fair market rent FY2027: A one-bedroom apartment in ZIP 85017 has a small area fair market rent of $1,170 a monthSource: HUD fair market rentsOpen source page
College finances, IPEDS FY2022–23: Instruction spending $2,367 per full-time-equivalent studentSource: IPEDS finance surveyOpen source page
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 3,578 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1,631 |
| Human Services | 1,209 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 821 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 568 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 485 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 433 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 350 |
Show the other 60 majors
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | 338 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 299 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 298 |
| Social Work | 297 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 297 |
| Religious Education | 282 |
| Finance | 281 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 276 |
| Accounting | 269 |
| Information Technology | 256 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 220 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 189 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 179 |
| History | 167 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 161 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 134 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 133 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 130 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 130 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 128 |
| Graphic Design | 124 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 121 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 86 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 79 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 71 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 62 |
| Management Science | 61 |
| Digital Arts | 59 |
| Public Health | 53 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 49 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 44 |
| Computer Science | 37 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 37 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 34 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 25 |
| Human Nutrition | 25 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 24 |
| Environmental Science | 22 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 21 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 18 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 16 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 16 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 15 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 11 |
| Advertising | 10 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 10 |
| Music | 8 |
| Engineering | 7 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 3 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| Business/Commerce | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 2 |
| Financial Risk Management | 2 |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS
Accredited programs
- ABET, Computing1 program
- ABET, Engineering4 programs
- ABET, Engineering technology2 programs
- CCNE (baccalaureate nursing)1 program
- CSWE (social work)1 program · Baccalaureate
- CSWE (social work)1 program · Master's
Source: each accreditor’s public program directory · checked September 4, 2026
Nursing licensure exam pass rates
NCLEX pass rates reported by the state board of nursing, 2025
| Program | Test takers | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University - BS (NCLEX-RN) | 305 | 97.0% |
| Grand Canyon University - Chandler - Accelerated BS (NCLEX-RN) | 95 | 92.6% |
| Grand Canyon University - Henderson - BS (NCLEX-RN) | 72 | 91.7% |
| Grand Canyon University - Sun City - Accelerated BS (NCLEX-RN) | 122 | 90.2% |
| Grand Canyon University - Tucson - Accelerated BS (NCLEX-RN) | 50 | 98.0% |
| Grand Canyon University - West Valley- Accelerated BS (NCLEX-RN) | 125 | 94.4% |
Source: azbn.gov · checked October 9, 2026
Signature programs
Coming soon.
Who goes here
Undergraduates by race and ethnicity, share of students
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard (data release 2026-06-10)
Undergraduates by sex: 70% women, 30% men
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS fall 2023 enrollment (men and women as reported to IPEDS)
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army (Navy not on file)
Faith groups
Chabad on Campus, Cru, LCMS U, Newman Connection, The Navigators, Young Life College
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Faith directories checked
Campus Outreach, Chabad on Campus, Chi Alpha, Cru, Hillel, Hindu YUVA, InterVarsity, LCMS U, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi, RUF, The Navigators, Young Life College
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), chabadoncampus.org · checked October 6, 2026
Campus safety
Offenses reported for on-campus locations, as published in the college’s annual Clery Act report
| Offense | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 33 | 13 | 13 |
| Fondling | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory rape | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aggravated assault | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 25 | 34 | 20 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 356 | 548 | 365 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 428 | 606 | 410 |
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, Campus Safety and Security data (per Clery report), 2022–2024
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
5,186,958 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
Nearest hub airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.2 of 20 (below average)
Elevation
1,147 ft
Time zone
Mountain (no daylight saving)
January low
46°F
July high
106°F
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
173 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,170 per month
Natural hazard risk (FEMA)
Very High
Overall rating, Maricopa County, Arizona
Wildfire risk
Relatively High
River flooding risk
Very High
Heat wave risk
Very High
Drought risk
Relatively High
Air quality (EPA), 2023–2025
Median AQI 74
Maricopa County · 7.0 unhealthy days a year, 3-year average
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability, FEMA National Risk Index, EPA Air Quality System · checked October 7, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Arizona Christian University10 mi
- Arizona State University Campus Immersion16 mi
- Ottawa University-Surprise20 mi
- Prescott College93 mi
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott98 mi
- University of Arizona140 mi
Estimated driving miles between campuses (straight-line distance x 1.25)