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Grand Canyon University Computer Science Programs

Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, AZ. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Grand Canyon University Rankings

GCU has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 82	State — Arizona
Overall Quality	#88 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#1070 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Grand Canyon University?

Contact details for GCU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone:	8008009776
Website:	www.gcu.edu/
Admissions:	www.gcu.edu/admissions

How Do I Get Into GCU?

You can apply to GCU online at: https://www.gcu.edu/

GCU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for GCU

These are the things GCU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into GCU?

GCU has an acceptance rate of 79%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at GCU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 518 and 580. Math scores were between 488 and 533.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1006 to 1113. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at GCU ranged between 20 and 22.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at GCU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	17,546	14,011	80%
Women	33,516	26,385	79%

Can I Afford Grand Canyon University?

The average net price after aid at GCU is $21,931. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$16,473
In-State Fees	$2,035
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,473
Out-of-State Fees	$2,035
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$18,508
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,508

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 10% of students at GCU receive some form of financial aid (6,950 students).

Nearly 74% of students at GCU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,420 per student.

46% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,733.

Student Loan Debt

53% of GCU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,759 per year.

Grand Canyon University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 56,932 students enrolled at GCU. GCU is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 68,619 undergraduate students at GCU, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Grand Canyon University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,989
Black or African American	11,665
Hispanic	16,743
White	31,153
American Indian/Alaska Native	548
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	343
Two or More Races	3,362
Non-Resident	617

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at GCU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Arizona	2,051
California	1,174
Washington	585
Colorado	492
Minnesota	348

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Grand Canyon University Graduate Student Diversity

36,634 of GCU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at GCU, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Grand Canyon University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,428
Black or African American	9,744
Hispanic	7,106
White	15,129
American Indian/Alaska Native	402
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	146
Two or More Races	1,208
Non-Resident	293

Online Learning at Grand Canyon University

GCU delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

13,284 undergraduate students at GCU took at least one online class — of those, 53,376 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 187 students took at least one online class and 36,401 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Grand Canyon University

The following computer science programs are offered at GCU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	290	257	—	550
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	44	111	—	155
Computer Programming	62	14	—	79
Computer Science	37	21	—	58

Academic Programs at Grand Canyon University

GCU offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

GCU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.