Overview
Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is Arizona's private university. The prestigious Christian university is regionally accredited. GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.
Grand Canyon College was born in the wake of World War II as the realization of a dream long held dear by the tiny congregations of Southern Baptists that called the Arizona mission frontier their home. In the fall of 1946, the Baptist General Convention of Arizona voted to organize a college. A few months later, the Convention selected the first trustees for the college, who soon secured an abandoned armory building in Prescott, Arizona, as Grand Canyon’s first campus.
As a private Christian College, Grand Canyon University prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage.
USP
Grand Canyon University offers several distinct key advantages, including:
- Accreditation - Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission Convenience - Courses can be completed online, on campus or a combination of both.
- Variety - Choose from approximately 100 bachelors, masters and doctoral degree majors and concentrations in education, business, liberal arts, nursing, and health sciences.
- Academic excellence - Quality academic programs provide the essential knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today's complex business world.
- Earlier graduation - For undergraduate and graduate students 4-credit classes allow you to complete your degree program in less time. Doctoral programs are offered as 3-credit courses allowing students to complete a degree in a minimum of three years.
- Transfer friendly* - We will request your transcripts, evaluate your graduate coursework, and determine in 24 hours your anticipated graduation date. No GRE or entrance exams are required.
- Financial options** - Take advantage of numerous financing options including scholarships for academic achievement.
Location & Facilities
Grand Canyon University is a premier, private, accredited, Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona
GCU will soon take its place among the best and most innovative universities in the world. Architects have been contracted and plans are underway to complete this vision by transforming the GCU campus into a beautiful garden environment. We are expanding our programs, upgrading our technology and renovating our campus. In addition, we've been recruiting some of the finest academic leadership in the world to head our diverse assortment of programs.