Grand Canyon University Graduate Schools

Grand Canyon University (referred to as Grand Canyon) is a Private, 4 years school located in Phoenix, AZ. Grand Canyon University is a historically black school. Grand Canyon University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Grand Canyon University is $11,638 in average. The school has 35,047 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 101,816 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Grand Canyon University (referred to as Grand Canyon) is a Private, 4 years school located in Phoenix, AZ. Grand Canyon University is a historically black school. Grand Canyon University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1968 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Grand Canyon Directory Information
School NameGrand Canyon University (Grand Canyon)
Address3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone800-800-9776
Webhttps://www.gcu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.gcu.edu
Financial Infohttps://0
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Grand Canyon University is $11,638 in average. The school has 35,047 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 101,816 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 160 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research). Among them, 107 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$11,638
Student Population35,047
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs160 graduate programs
(107 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Grand Canyon University is $11,638 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $598.
Grand Canyon University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Grand Canyon University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)107 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Grand Canyon University is $11,638. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.87% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$9,916$844
2019-2020$10,175$899
2020-2021$10,528$908
2021-2022$10,621$917
2022-2023$10,655$983
The graduate school tuition & fees of Grand Canyon is inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in Arizona. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,532 and the Arizona graduate tuition is $24,481 (public) / $21,069 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Grand Canyon University$11,638
All Graduate Schools$16,006$19,532
Public$11,452$20,604
Private$19,609
Arizona Graduate Schools$15,245$19,901
Public$13,799$24,481
Private$21,069
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $13,500 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Grand Canyon University. On-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $13,500. Off-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$8,550$5,700$8,550$5,700
2019-2020$7,800$5,700$7,800$5,700
2020-2021$7,800$5,700$7,800$5,700
2021-2022$7,800$5,700$7,800$5,700
2022-2023$7,800$5,700$7,800$5,700
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $598 at Grand Canyon University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 1.36% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$551
2019-2020$565
2020-2021$585
2021-2022$590
2022-2023$598

Graduate Programs at Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon University offers 86 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 15,219 students have completed their study at Grand Canyon University.
Offered Degrees at Grand Canyon University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree544613,998
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship76781
Post Bachelor's Degree1914219
Post Master's Degree66221
Total867215,219
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Grand Canyon University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Teacher Education, Multiple Levels program with 103 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 1,871 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Nursing Practice program with 295 completers.
Grand Canyon University offers 86 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 15,219 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 13,998 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 219 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 221 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 128 completers-
Communication128-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (5 completers) 411 completers$86,600
Computer and Information Sciences60$86,600
Information Technology231-
Computer Programming/Programmer0-
Computer Science7-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance113-
Education [+] (19 completers) 6,597 completers$59,400
Education360$59,400
Curriculum and Instruction205$49,100
Educational Leadership and Administration666$53,900
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision255-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration77-
Educational/Instructional Technology179-
Special Education and Teaching1,054$43,300
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism230-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs39-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services38-
Elementary Education and Teaching849-
Secondary Education and Teaching655-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching704-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education141-
Mathematics Teacher Education19-
Reading Teacher Education517-
Social Science Teacher Education93-
Biology Teacher Education134-
Chemistry Teacher Education50-
History Teacher Education123-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor209$54,700
Engineering [+] 0 completers-
Computer Software Engineering0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] (1 completers) 18 completers-
Statistics18-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] (1 completers) 140 completers-
Religious Education103$42,800
Divinity/Ministry37-
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 808 completers-
Psychology (other)808$41,300
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (3 completers) 168 completers$39,800
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies142-
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism26-
Forensic Science and Technology0-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 238 completers-
Public Administration238$52,700
Social Work0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (11 completers) 3,399 completers-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management182-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling197$39,700
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling43-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor644-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)353-
Public Health131$46,000
Dietetics/Dietitian0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse690$94,000
Nursing Administration769-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing136-
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing149-
Critical Care Nursing105-
Business [+] 2,091 completers-
Business Administration and Management1,871$62,600
Accounting108$56,100
Management Science98-
Marketing/Marketing Management14-
Total13,998
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (2 completers) 263 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration259$62,700
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching4$53,900
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 187 completers-
Psychology187-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 296 completers-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management0-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor1-
Nursing Practice295-
Business [+] 35 completers-
Business Administration and Management35-
Total781
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Communication2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
Education [+] (7 completers) 31 completers-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision0-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Elementary Education and Teaching8-
Secondary Education and Teaching3-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Social Science Teacher Education6-
History Teacher Education0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor12-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] (1 completers) 11 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies11-
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 89 completers-
Psychology (other)89-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Homeland Security0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (3 completers) 62 completers-
Health and Wellness18-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management11-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)33-
Business [+] 24 completers-
Project Management24-
Total219
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (1 completers) 103 completers-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels103-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 116 completers-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor74-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse7-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing19-
Critical Care Nursing16-
Total221

Graduate Student Population at Grand Canyon

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 37,202 students enrolled into Grand Canyon University graduate schools where it has total 101,816 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 2 full-time and 37,200 part-time graduate students. By gender, 8,384 male and 28,818 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total37,2028,38428,818
Full-time202
Part-tme37,2008,38428,816
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 16,561 White (44.52%), 9,439 Black/African American (25.37%), 6,129 Hispanic (16.47%), 1,505 Asian (4.05%), and 3,568 students with other races. 304 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total37,2028,38428,818
American Indian/Native American38378305
Asian1,5053431,162
Black/African American9,4392,1167,323
Hispanic6,1291,3954,734
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander19341152
White16,5613,61712,944
Two More1,114257857
Un-Known1,5743971,177
Non-resident Alien304140164
Grand Canyon University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 36,167 graduate students (97.22% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 6 graduate students (0.02% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total37,202
Enrolled Online Exclusively36,167
Enrolled Some Online Courses6
Not in Online Courses1,029
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Grand Canyon University. 2,986 students are aged 20 to 24 (8.03% of total students), 26 students are aged below 20 (0.07%), 6,359 students are aged above 50 (17.09%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Grand Canyon University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total37,2028,38428,818
Age 18-1926026
Age 20-2117219153
Age 22-242,8145612,253
Age 25-297,2771,6415,636
Age 30-346,1181,4724,646
Age 35-395,3991,2844,115
Age 40-499,0371,8867,151
Age 50-645,8741,3704,504
Over 64485151334

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