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Is Grand Canyon University a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Below Average In-State Value
$24,948 Avg Annual Cost

Is Grand Canyon University worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.

Grand Canyon University Value Ranking

Grand Canyon University Best Value ranking badge
#2,086 National Value Rank
#31 Arizona Value Rank
C Value Grade

Grand Canyon University is ranked #2,086 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Arizona, it ranks #31 of 52 for value.

Grand Canyon University’s Best Value Majors

These Grand Canyon University majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

Major National Value Rank
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician #3 of 4
Bachelor's Degree #3 of 4
Religious Education #3 of 9
Philosophy and Religious Studies #3 of 9
General Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management #6 of 22
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions #10 of 14
Medical Technologist #10 of 14
Community Organization & Advocacy #11 of 13
Public Administration #11 of 13
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling #16 of 20

Grand Canyon University Value Report

Read the full Grand Canyon University value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

Within Arizona, Grand Canyon University Offers Good Quality for a High Price

Below Average Arizona Value
Top 20% Arizona Quality
$24,948 Avg Annual Cost

Grand Canyon University is ranked #12 out of #59 in Arizona for quality and #31 out of #52 for Arizona value.

State Value Ranking  31 out of 52
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  9.5 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Grand Canyon University financial aid page to be sure.

Fair Value Nationwide

Above Average National Value
Top 10% National Quality
Fair Price

Grand Canyon University is ranked #2,086 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Grand Canyon University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.

National Value Ranking  2,086 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  53.8 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will Grand Canyon University Cost?

$24,948 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$32,789 Sticker Price Per Year
$99,792 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Grand Canyon University costs about $24,948. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $99,792 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $32,789 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $22,472 / year
Average Cost (all students) $24,948 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $99,792

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Grand Canyon University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.

98% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$8,420 Avg Grant / Scholarship
76% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Grand Canyon University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $131,156
All Students $99,792 #2,086 C
Only Students Receiving Aid $89,888
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $131,156
All Students $99,792 #31 F
Only Students Receiving Aid $89,888

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at Grand Canyon University shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $18,474
$30K–$48K $19,082
$48K–$75K $22,037
$75K–$110K $23,907
Over $110K $24,177

About 76% of Grand Canyon University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,420 per year. Get more details on the Grand Canyon University financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Grand Canyon University cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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