Academic Profile for 2025

Four Year Graduation Rate
37%

Six Year Graduation Rate
43%

Eight Year Graduation Rate
46%

Student to Faculty Ratio
20 to 1

First Year Retention Rate
70%


Distribution of Students per State

for the first-year class of
8,445
students in 2022

(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

None
1 To 30
31 To 90
91 To 150
151 To 300
301 and Above

Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information


Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

Students Total
66,769

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2022 school year

Students Total
66,769

Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Undergraduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Special learning
ROTC - Air Force
ROTC - Army
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Weekend/evening college


Accreditation

Institutional

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Agency Period of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
01/01/1968 - Current
Renewal of Accreditation
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) Northside)
01/18/2011 - 02/25/2013
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Avondale Fire Department)
09/01/2006 - 05/02/2014
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Estrella Mountain Community College)
04/29/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Casa Grande Medical Center)
08/28/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Chandler Regional Medical Center)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Banner Gateway Medical Center)
08/28/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center)
08/28/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Abrazo Phoenix / West Valley Hospital)
09/04/2006 - 11/09/2012
Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at AT Still University)
01/18/2011 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Banner Baywood Medical Center)
08/28/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Banner Desert Medical Center)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Mesa Community College)
08/28/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Mesa Unified School District)
09/01/2007 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Mountain Vista Medical Center)
02/20/2012 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Public Safety Administration Building)
12/20/2010 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Banner - Thunderbird)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Banner Estrella Medical Center)
08/28/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Banner Good Samaritan Med. Center)
09/01/2005 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at John C. Lincoln - North Mountain)
09/04/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at John C. Lincoln, Deer Valley)
09/01/2005 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Maricopa County Medical Center)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Mayo Clinic Hospital)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Phoenix VA Healthcare System)
08/28/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Phoenix Children's Hospital)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at St. Joseph Hospital)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Scottsdale Healthcare - Osborn)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Scottsdale Healthcare - Shea)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Banner Boswell)
09/01/2006 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at GCU Tempe)
08/28/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Tempe St. Lukes Medical Center)
08/28/2009 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at St. Joseph's Hospital/Carondelet)
09/01/2005 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Tucson Medical Center)
09/01/2007 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Albuquerque)
02/25/2013 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Casa Adobes Baptist Church)
09/01/2004 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Jobing.com)
09/01/2004 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Pantano Christian Church)
09/01/2004 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Phoenix Baptist Hospital)
09/01/2005 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital)
09/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Chandler Fire Department)
09/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Maricopa County Administration)
09/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at St. Mary's Hospital)
09/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Maricopa County HR Office)
09/01/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Ritz Carlton)
09/04/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Tucson VA)
09/04/2006 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Fountain Hills HS)
09/01/2007 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept)
09/01/2007 - 11/09/2012
Closed by Institition
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at Yavapai Community College)
06/25/2014 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at GCU Tucson)
09/02/2014 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(Grand Canyon University at GCU Scottsdale)
12/05/2014 - Current
Accredited
Specialized

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Agency / Program Period of Accreditation Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
[Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels]
05/05/2016 - Current
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
[Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels]
04/21/2001 - Current
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
[Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels]
04/08/2006 - Current
Accredited

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