GCU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,800

Cost of attendance at Grand Canyon University in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$9,348
National average	$17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,800

Cost of attendance at Grand Canyon University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$23,687
National average	$17,869

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Grand Canyon University was $21,644. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at GCU

GCU net price calculator

$21,644

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private For Profit colleges in Arizona and nationwide.

Arizona's average	$14,790
National average	$24,387

Below is the net price of GCU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$21,644	$826 (4%)	$17,858	$18,664	$21,573	$23,456	$23,460
2021	$20,818	$514 (2%)	$17,460	$18,142	$20,787	$22,419	$22,728
2020	$21,332	$71	$18,405	$18,704	$21,380	$23,545	$23,423
2019	$21,403	$491 (2%)	$18,438	$19,014	$22,461	$24,044	$23,845
2018	$20,912	$256 (1%)	$17,804	$18,812	$21,586	$22,765	$22,726
2017	$21,168	$1,393 (7%)	$18,613	$19,230	$21,563	$23,014	$22,847
2016	$19,775	$14	$17,547	$18,225	$20,067	$22,018	$22,192
2015	$19,761	$323 (2%)	$18,174	$18,394	$20,446	$21,499	$21,638
2014	$20,084	--	$25,838	$27,287	$29,978	$31,561	$31,580

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Grand Canyon University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$32,100	No change	$17,800	$13,500	$800
2021	$32,100	No change	$17,800	$13,500	$800
2020	$32,100	No change	$17,800	$13,500	$800
2019	$32,100	No change	$17,050	$14,250	$800
2018	$32,100	No change	$17,050	$14,250	$800
2017	$32,100	No change	$17,050	$14,250	$800
2016	$32,100	No change	$17,050	$14,250	$800
2015	$32,100	No change	$17,050	$11,400	$3,650
2014	$32,100	$700 (2%)	$17,000	$10,900	$4,200
2013	$32,800	--	$17,000	$11,300	$4,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does GCU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 15,937 dormitories available to its students at $5,300 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at GCU is $589 per month.
Does GCU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at GCU for one academic year is $3,800, which works out to $422 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: GCU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, GCU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,700

If living off-campus, with family: $5,700

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,700
How much is GCU application fees?: GCU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: GCU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Grand Canyon University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$469	$590
For out-of-state students	$469	$590

Housing and Meal

Grand Canyon University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Grand Canyon University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,800	$5,300	N/A	15,937
2021	$3,700	$5,200	N/A	14,780
2020	$4,000	$5,000	N/A	13,150
2019	$4,000	$5,000	N/A	12,052
2018	$4,000	$5,000	N/A	11,219
2017	$4,000	$5,000	N/A	10,900
2016	$4,000	$5,000	N/A	9,450

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Grand Canyon University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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