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Live Out Your Faith While Studying at GCU
GCU distinguishes itself as a Christian university by instilling a sense of vocational calling and purpose in our students, faculty and staff. As a member of our community, you are encouraged to live out that purpose in ways that honor God and serve others. You’ll find many opportunities to live out your faith alongside others.
Department of Spiritual Life
The Department of Spiritual Life provides online students with opportunities to grow spiritually by facilitating activities like weekly streaming Chapel services, global and local outreach, weekly Bible studies and much more.
Grand Canyon Theological Seminary
The mission of Grand Canyon Theological Seminary is to develop leaders, ministers and scholars who rightly handle God’s Word, teach what accords with sound doctrine and equip the people of God for missional service within a rapidly changing world.
GCU Hope
GCU Hope provides spiritual direction and encouragement through various mini messages and videos. Our hope is to provide you with daily inspiration and resources that help connect you with the GCU community.
One Foundation
Our faith-integrated foundation is built from our Christian convictions, Christ-focused curriculum and faith-based service. We call this One Foundation, which serves as the bedrock for our community. This foundation guides us toward faithfulness, excellence and a service to God and our neighbors with an intention to welcome all individuals in the classroom, no matter their background or what they believe.
Gain an education to help you achieve your goals and position yourself to potentially grow in your given field. In addition to our bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral3 programs, we offer certificate programs and individual courses.
GCU strives to enhance the educational experience by providing dynamic academic courses informed by industry and student learning outcomes, and programs to enable all students to find their purpose.
Use the form at the top of this page to search through all of GCU’s degree programs and request program information.
GCU welcomes applicants 16 years old and older for admission consideration. We seek future graduates with diverse interests, experiences and perspectives, ready to capture academic opportunities with creativity and enthusiasm. GCU does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, disability or any other classification protected by law in its programs and activities.
Complete the form at the top of this page to get connected to a university counselor for general questions or any specific admission requirements for the program you are interested in.
SAT or ACT Not Required
Submit either acceptable high school or college transcripts to be considered for full admission to GCU. Test scores may be requested if GPA requirements are not met with transcripts alone.
Please note: Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality. All academically qualified individuals willing to uphold our established mission and standards are encouraged to apply.
Applying to GCU gives you access to supportive university counselors so you can feel comfortable throughout the process — and at no extra cost to you.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Financing your education is one of the most critical components to consider as you start your educational journey. It is important to know the cost of your education and understand your financial responsibilities. The tuition rate for GCU’s online classes depends on your program of study. For undergraduate, graduate and doctoral online programs, tuition rates vary per credit.
Affordable Tuition
GCU strives to keep tuition costs competitive so that a private, Christian education is within reach for all4
Complete the form at the top of this page to get connected to a university counselor to see what scholarships you may qualify for and an estimate the cost of attending GCU.
Approximate amount of scholarships received by GCU’s online students in 2023
GCU Serves the Military Community
With honor, Grand Canyon University proudly serves military service members, veterans, Department of Defense personnel and their dependents.
Service members with questions about GCU’s military benefits, please complete the form at the top of the page to get connected to a dedicated university counselor.
We follow the American Council on Education guidelines when determining transferability. GCU can provide a complimentary pre-evaluation of the service member’s Joint Service Transcript. We can also provide a no-cost pre-evaluation of Air University credits for Air Force service members. This is in addition to evaluating any other college credits earned.
GCU is a Yellow Ribbon School. This allows GCU to provide agreed-upon VA education benefits.
Dedicated Military Division
GCU offers dedicated advisors and military benefit liaisons who can help you learn how to use your benefits to earn your degree at GCU.
GCU offers a special military rate per credit hour to support active service members and their spouses, in addition to scholarships for other military members and their dependents.5
Gain an education to help you achieve your goals and position yourself to potentially grow in your given field. In addition to our bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral3 programs, we offer certificate programs and individual courses.
GCU strives to enhance the educational experience by providing dynamic academic courses informed by industry and student learning outcomes, and programs to enable all students to find their purpose.
Use the form at the top of this page to search through all of GCU’s degree programs and request program information.
GCU welcomes applicants 16 years old and older for admission consideration. We seek future graduates with diverse interests, experiences and perspectives, ready to capture academic opportunities with creativity and enthusiasm. GCU does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, disability or any other classification protected by law in its programs and activities.
Please note: Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality. All academically qualified individuals willing to uphold our established mission and standards are encouraged to apply.
Complete the form at the top of this page to get connected to a university counselor for general questions or any specific admission requirements for the program you are interested in.
Submit either acceptable high school or college transcripts to be considered for full admission to GCU. Test scores may be requested if GPA requirements are not met with transcripts alone.
No Application Fee
Applying to GCU gives you access to supportive university counselors so you can feel comfortable throughout the process — and at no extra cost to you.
Financing your education is one of the most critical components to consider as you start your educational journey. It is important to know the cost of your education and understand your financial responsibilities. The tuition rate for GCU’s online classes depends on your program of study. For undergraduate, graduate and doctoral online programs, tuition rates vary per credit.
Complete the form at the top of this page to get connected to a university counselor to see what scholarships you may qualify for and an estimate the cost of attending GCU.
With honor, Grand Canyon University proudly serves military service members, veterans, Department of Defense personnel and their dependents.
We follow the American Council on Education guidelines when determining transferability. GCU can provide a complimentary pre-evaluation of the service member’s Joint Service Transcript. We can also provide a no-cost pre-evaluation of Air University credits for Air Force service members. This is in addition to evaluating any other college credits earned.
Service members with questions about GCU’s military benefits, please complete the form at the top of the page to get connected to a dedicated university counselor.
GCU is a Yellow Ribbon School. This allows GCU to provide agreed-upon VA education benefits.
Dedicated Military Division
GCU offers dedicated advisors and military benefit liaisons who can help you learn how to use your benefits to earn your degree at GCU.
Military Tuition
GCU offers a special military rate per credit hour to support active service members and their spouses, in addition to scholarships for other military members and their dependents.5
Request more information now and see where GCU can take you.
Help Fund Your Journey With GCU’s Scholarships
Not seeing a scholarship for you?We have more! Complete the form at the top of this page to get connected to a university counselor who can help you find a scholarship you may qualify for.
Up to 18% Off Online Tuition Education Master’s Scholarship‡
If you are a new student and looking to earn your education or secondary education master’s degree, you may be eligible to receive a minimum of $3,340 off (up to $5,950 off) tuition.‡
GCU offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to help make funding a private, Christian education affordable.
$140 Million
Approximate amount of scholarships received by GCU’s online students in 2023
GCU Is Accredited & Recognized
Grand Canyon University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1968. GCU is also authorized in Arizona by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
Earn a Degree Online From a Christian University
Most Online Classes Starting Weekly
Equip yourself with knowledge of the Christian worldview and gain a sense of purpose that can enable you to be an innovative thinker, effective communicator and transformative leader.
Equip yourself with knowledge of the Christian worldview and gain a sense of purpose that can enable you to be an innovative thinker, effective communicator and transformative leader.
“Even though I did the online program, it never felt as if I was
one among many. At GCU, I never felt like I was alone.”
Keziah Tinkle-Williams
GCU Alum
“GCU was always clear about costs. I received scholarships and
grants, giving me as much financial opportunity as possible. When
people say they’re thinking of going to college, I always tell
them about GCU.”
Sarah Gallé
GCU Alum
“Having the remote, online ability to organize your schedule
around your day is great. You don’t have to worry about being in
the classroom on certain nights between certain hours.”
Tyrone Nance
GCU Alum
“I looked at about 20 universities and GCU fit within my budget
and my time-frame — I could start right away. Those were the two
main factors for me, and because it was offered as an online
degree, it worked out perfectly.”
Tamara Grace
GCU Alum
“Being at GCU made sense so much financially for my family.
Affordability was a large reason I chose GCU. Other Christian schools were too much money for my family. GCU made more sense.”
Chris Jennings
GCU Alum
“I’ve been able to be successful in my job and get to where I am
today because of my professors and the GCU community.”
Becca Wayne
GCU Alum
Earn a Degree Online From a Christian University
Most Online Classes Starting Weekly
Equip yourself with knowledge of the Christian worldview and gain a sense of purpose that can enable you to be an innovative thinker, effective communicator and transformative leader.
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3 Program has residencies that take place on or near GCU's campus.
4 Based on the 2021–22 academic year, GCU’s private Christian tuition is 47% more affordable than the average out-of-state tuition of Arizona’s three state universities.
