Grand Canyon University is an accredited, affordable, private, nonprofit Christian university offering higher education built on innovation and hands-on learning.
Live and learn on one of the nation's largest residential campuses with modern housing, academics and student amenities. With tuition held steady at $16,500 for the past 18 years, GCU offers an affordable education where you can build practical skills, grow your confidence and make an impact while learning alongside other Lopes.
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Grand Canyon University offers generous scholarship and grant opportunities to help finance your education. Over $404 million in institutional scholarships was awarded to GCU students in 2025, and unlike many universities that require students to reapply, these scholarships automatically renew as long as you remain academically eligible. Students may also have access to additional merit, need-based scholarships and grants on top of academic awards. Opportunities are available across all student types, whether you're coming straight from high school or transferring. To find out what you qualify for, connect with your university counselor — and register today to lock in your scholarship offer and see how affordable earning your degree at GCU can be.<br>
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