Also known as
- GCU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
56,932
77.3% Female
22.7% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Private for-profit
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
No
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
166
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
55
Doctoral Research
7
Distance
129
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
1.01%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.90%
Asian
26.36%
Black or African American
17.68%
Hispanic or Latino
0.47%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
42.87%
White
3.10%
Two or more races
3.83%
Unknown
0.78%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$0
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.gcu.edu/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$10,138
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
55
Master's (Distance)
53
Doctor's Degree Research
7
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
20
Post Master's Certificate
7
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
7
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Biology Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Communication, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Software Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Critical Care Nursing | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Health and Wellness, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| History Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Homeland Security | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Information Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Management Science | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Nursing Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Project Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology, General | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Public Health, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Religious Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Social Science Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Statistics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 582 | 582 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 582 | 582 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 580 | 580 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 195 | 195 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 385 | 385 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
No
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$10,138
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$6,000
Typical Board
$3,900
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $10,138 |
| Full time Fees | $986 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $606 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
56,932
77.3% Female
22.7% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
1.01%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.90%
Asian
26.36%
Black or African American
17.68%
Hispanic or Latino
0.47%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
42.87%
White
3.10%
Two or more races
3.83%
Unknown
0.78%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 107 | 470 |
| Asian | 519 | 1,703 |
| Black Or African American | 3,387 | 11,620 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 2,257 | 7,809 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 66 | 202 |
| Non-resident Alien | 208 | 237 |
| White | 5,350 | 19,055 |
| Two Or More Races | 446 | 1,318 |
| Unknown | 574 | 1,604 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | No |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
12,391
22.2% Male
77.8% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
606
22.6% Male
77.4% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
224
19.6% Male
80.4% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
193
16.1% Male
83.9% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone
800-800-9776
Fax
Email
