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Grand Canyon University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Grand Canyon University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$17,450

Average net price after aid

$21,931

Total attendance cost

$31,493

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Grand Canyon University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$17,450

Out-of-state tuition

$17,450

Average net price

$21,931

Attendance cost

$31,493

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Grand Canyon University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Grand Canyon University.

Tuition

Per semester: $8,725

Annual: $17,450

Room and board

Per semester: $5,581

Annual: $11,162

Books and supplies

Per semester: $375

Annual: $750

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $2,150

Annual: $4,300

Attendance cost

Per semester: $15,747

Annual: $31,493

Grand Canyon University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$69,800

Four-year attendance estimate

$125,972

Four-year average net price

$87,724

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Grand Canyon University is listed as Private for-profit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $17,450 and out-of-state tuition is $17,450. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Grand Canyon University as Private for-profit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Grand Canyon University reports $17,450 for out-of-state tuition and $17,450 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$11,162

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$11,162

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$750

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$4,300

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$31,493

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Grand Canyon University pays approximately $21,931 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Arizona average of $19,498 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

60.36%

SAT Average

1,095

ACT Range

19-24

Grand Canyon University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 60.36%. This means approximately 604 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 68,619 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

60.36%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$17,450

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$17,450

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$31,493

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$21,931

State avg: $19,498. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

43.08%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

53.50%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Grand Canyon University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$17,450

Room and board

$11,162

Books and supplies

$750

Other expenses

$4,300

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$31,493

Average net price

$21,931

Average aid coverage

30%

$9,562 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Grand Canyon University pays approximately $21,931 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Arizona average of $19,498 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Grand Canyon University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Arizona and national averages.

Grand Canyon University net price

$21,931

Arizona average

$19,498

National average

$17,506

Grand Canyon University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $17,450 and average net price at $21,931. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$17,450

Current net price

$21,931

Current out-of-state tuition $17,450
Current average net price $21,931

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

43.04%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$42,186

Undergraduates

68,619

10-Year Median Earnings - Grand Canyon University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Grand Canyon University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Grand Canyon University?

Undergraduates

68,619

Completion rate

43.04%

Below national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

43.08%

Above national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

53.50%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 43.08% of Grand Canyon University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 53.50% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

43.08%

Federal loan rate

53.50%

Students with any loan

87.91%

Average net price

$21,931

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Grand Canyon University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Grand Canyon University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$12,500

Median completer debt

$22,114

Median monthly payment

$234

Federal loan rate

53.50%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Grand Canyon University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Grand Canyon University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Grand Canyon University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

Not available

Faculty salary field

$7,479

Tuition revenue per FTE

$11,541

Instructional spend per FTE

$2,367

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Grand Canyon University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Grand Canyon University is listed at 3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.

Address

3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Grand Canyon University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Grand Canyon University
Accept. rate
60.36%
Tuition
$17,450
Net price
$21,931
10-yr earnings
$42,186
Chamberlain University-Arizona
Accept. rate
87.50%
Tuition
$20,462
Net price
$37,002
10-yr earnings
$92,405
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Accept. rate
75.19%
Tuition
$42,204
Net price
$39,983
10-yr earnings
$84,131
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science - Arizona
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
$3,257
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$79,652
Alliant International University - Phoenix
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
$13,918
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$66,666

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Grand Canyon University Tuition?

Grand Canyon University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,450. In-state tuition is $17,450. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Grand Canyon University's average net price?

Grand Canyon University's average net price in the local dataset is $21,931. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Grand Canyon University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Grand Canyon University.

What is Grand Canyon University's acceptance rate?

Grand Canyon University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 60.36%.

How much is Grand Canyon University tuition?

Grand Canyon University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,450.

What is Grand Canyon University's average net price?

Grand Canyon University's average net price in the local dataset is $21,931.

What does Grand Canyon University cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,474 for Grand Canyon University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Grand Canyon University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $42,186 for Grand Canyon University.

Is Grand Canyon University accredited?

Grand Canyon University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Grand Canyon University?

The local dataset lists 68,619 undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University.

What percentage of Grand Canyon University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Grand Canyon University in the local dataset is 43.08%.

What is the federal loan rate at Grand Canyon University?

The federal loan rate for Grand Canyon University in the local dataset is 53.50%.

Where should I verify Grand Canyon University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Grand Canyon University or the latest official federal education data.