by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 63,752 undergraduates in 2020, Grand Canyon University is a very large, for-profit university located in Phoenix, Arizona. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Grand Canyon University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Grand Canyon University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Grand Canyon University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Grand Canyon University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Grand Canyon University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Grand Canyon University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Grand Canyon University for Veterans Guide.
Grand Canyon University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Grand Canyon University has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 63,752 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 19,937 (31.3%). Part-time attendance was 43,815 (68.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 19,937 | 43,815 | 63,752 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Grand Canyon University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Grand Canyon University #271 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Grand Canyon University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Grand Canyon University Diversity Guide.
Grand Canyon University has a total of 522 student athletes, 304 men and 218 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $9,886,111 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $9,886,111 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Grand Canyon University Athletics