Founded in 1949 at the end of World War II as a private Christian university, Grand Canyon University is located in the southwest United States in Phoenix, Arizona. This prestigious school has been listed as one of the Top 10 Christian Universities in the United States. Grand Canyon University is also well known for its online degree programs considered some of the best by Fortune Small Business, Technology and Learning Magazine, and the Online Educators Database. Online courses are available in the MBA program as well as Public Safety Administration. The school offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees in a variety of programs which makes the school a place for all levels of learning. Grand Canyon University is concerned with character growth and training in integrity, along with academic achievement and development of students.
Key Statistics
• Founded – 1949
• Type – Private
• Undergraduate students Fall 2009 – 18,999
• Graduate/professional students Fall 2009 – 15,206
• Fall 2010 Acceptance rate - 100%
• Application fee - $100
• 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees - $17,060
Top Degrees Offered
Grand Canyon University offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. The top bachelor degrees include Nursing, Human Resource Management, and Business Administration. The most popular master degrees are Reading Teacher Education, Higher Education administration, and Special Education.
Accreditation
Grand Canyon University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and School since 1968 and received specialized accreditation in Nursing in 2001.
