Grand Canyon University, abbreviated as GCU, is a private-funded, for-profit university headquartered in Pheonix, Arizona. The university was established in 1949 as Grand Canyon College and was granted full-fledged university status in 1999-2000. With a total enrollment of 20000 students, Grand Canyon University is the largest Christian university in the world. The GCU extends 131 bachelor's courses, 107 master's programs, 36 doctoral degrees, and 37 certificate programs through its 9 academic schools and colleges.
Almost 100 percent of GCU students receive some kind of financial aid, which makes the university accessible to a diverse cohort. The approximate award given to students is CAD 1,373 (INR 85,000) per year, which is much higher than the national average of CAD 8,076 (INR 5.4 Lakh).
The university offers online programs that make education all the more accessible.
The small classroom sizes coupled with the knowledgeable professors ensure that students receive holistic learning opportunities.
One of the best parts of GCU is its frozen tuition. The university has not increased tuition fees at all in the last few years.
