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Tuition & Fees

Grand Canyon University offers students three convenient learning options including a traditional campus environment, evening programs and online programs.

Following are lists of fees for both traditional ground and online students. GCU offers a variety of opportunities to reduce the cost of furthering your education. Campus students may qualify for scholarships while online students can take part in special offers. We also offer online discounts for members of the military.

Please contact the Office of Financial Aid to learn more about scholarships and programs that help bring the cost of a private education within reach for students and their families.

Traditional Campus Students Professional Studies, Online & Evening Programs

 

Traditional Campus Students

Tuition

Fees indicated in the 2013/2014 column are effective for all students enrolling in the Fall 2013 semester unless otherwise specified.

Tuition

Credits

2013-2014

Traditional Undergraduate 

1-11 credits

$687.50/credit

Traditional Undergraduate 

12-18 credits

$8,250.00/block

Traditional Undergraduate 

19+ credits (block rate +)

$8,250.00 + $687.50/ per credit above 18 credits

*Summer Traditional Undergraduate
(Except Nursing Cohorts)

 

$290.00/credit

 

*No in-state/out-state rates
*Traditional students taking courses in the online format will be charged the regular tuition rates
*Traditional students are required to take a minimum of nine (9) credits in the traditional campus format

Cost Estimate Charts
These charts display cost estimates for an incoming freshman attending school full time at GCU's main campus during the 2013-2014 school year.

The estimates factor in scholarship awards based on a student's incoming unweighted GPA and their registration date.

For students choosing to live on-campus, costs include:
- Tuition
- Room and Board*
   - Suite-style, double occupancy room
   - 14 meals/week meal plan

Off-campus costs include:
- Tuition

All cost estimates exclude fees and books.

*Prices vary depending on which residence hall and meal plan the student selects.


Living On-Campus 2013 - 2014 (per semester)
Scholarship Min.
GPA
Registration Deadline
1/1/13 3/1/13 5/1/13 7/1/13 8/27/13
Chancellor 4.0 $5,150 $5,400 $5,650 $5,900 $6,150
President 3.8 $7,150 $7,400 $7,650 $7,900 $8,150
Provost 3.6 $7,650 $7,900 $8,150 $8,400 $8,650
Dean 3.4 $8,150 $8,400 $8,650 $8,900 $9,150
Faculty 3.2 $8,650 $8,900 $9,150 $9,400 $9,650
Antelope 3.0 $9,150 $9,400 $9,650 $9,900 $10,150

Living Off-Campus 2013 - 2014 (per semester)
Scholarship Min.
GPA
Registration Deadline
1/1/13 3/1/13 5/1/13 7/1/13 8/27/13
Chancellor 4.0 $2,750 $2,875 $3,000 $3,125 $3,250
President 3.8 $3,750 $3,875 $4,000 $4,125 $4,250
Provost 3.6 $4,250 $4,375 $4,500 $4,625 $4,750
Dean 3.4 $4,750 $4,875 $5,000 $5,125 $5,250
Faculty 3.2 $5,250 $5,375 $5,500 $5,625 $5,750
Antelope 3.0 $5,750 $5,875 $6,000 $6,125 $6,250

View available scholarships and how they may reduce your estimated costs.

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It is the policy of the University to collect and remit sales, use, excise, and/or gross receipts taxes in compliance with state and local taxing jurisdiction regulations which require the University to remit tax where applicable. Regulations vary by student location.   Payment of tax is ultimately the student's financial responsibility to the University regardless of financing arrangements. 

Per Hawaii requirements: It is hereby stated that students residing in the State of Hawaii will be charged Hawaii General Excise Tax on all transactions. Students living in the District of Oahu will be charged 4.5%. Students residing in other Hawaii districts will be charged 4.0%.

Housing Cost

Fees indicated in the 2013/2014 column are effective for all students enrolling in the Fall 2013 semester unless otherwise specified.

Room Rates                                                                                                                                                                               

Dormitory Rates 
Students are required to carry a 10 meal plan.

2013/2014
Camelback / Sedona / Chaparral / Saguaro Hall Triple Occupancy $1,500 per semester
Canyon / Hegel Hall Double Occupancy               $2,000 per semester
Prescott / Camelback / Sedona/ Chaparral / Saguaro Hall Double Occupancy       $2,200 per semester

North Rim Apartments*
Non-married students are required to carry a meal plan

2013/2014
Double Occupancy $1,900 per semester
Single Occupancy (as available) $2,850 per semester
Married Unit $3,800 per semester

Summer Room Rates

2013/2014
Active Student (Actively enrolled in at least 1 course) $800.00 per semester
Working Student (On-campus job, but not in any courses) $1,600.00 per semester


All housing charges, including room and board, are billed to the student's account. 
For payment methods and deadlines contact your personal Finance or Enrollment Counselor. 

*Apartment rates include electricity, water, trash and basic cable.  

Student Meal Plans

Fees indicated in the 2013/2014 column are effective for all students enrolling in the Fall 2013 semester unless otherwise specified.

Plan Name

Details

Fall 2013 - Spring 2014

Daily Plan A

2 Meals per day Weekday

$1,300 per semester

Daily Plan B

2 Meals per day 7 Days

$1,700 per semester

Daily Plan C

3 Meals per day Weekday
2 Meals per Weekend day

$1,900 per semester

Block Plan A

Block of 130 meals

$1,200 per semester

Block Plan B

Block of 150 meals

$1,350 per semester

Block Plan C

Block of 200 meals

$1,750 per semester

Traditional On-Campus Fees

Fees indicated in the 2013/2014 column are effective for all students enrolling in the Fall 2013 semester unless otherwise specified.


Fee Schedule
(Not all fees listed)

 

2013/2014

Canyon Connect 

Undergraduate Courses

$85.00

Canyon Connect 

Graduate Courses

$95.00

Course Material Fee 

RN-BSN Program, 5-week courses (excluding HLT310V)

$110.00

Student Activity Fee

Traditional On-Campus students, Undergraduate and Graduate students. (Except those in the Nursing Pre-Licensure Program)

$250.00/semester

Nursing Program Premium

Traditional campus students in the Nursing Pre-Licensure Program 

$500.00/semester

Student Parking Fee

Traditional campus students  

$150.00 - $250.00/year

Housing Application Fee

Traditional undergraduate campus students

$250.00

Registration Deposit 

Traditional undergraduate campus students

$50.00

Returned Check Fee

All returned checks

$25.00

Health Insurance

Traditional campus students 

$900.00/semester

Graduation Fee

All graduating students

$150.00

Course Restoration Fee

$50.00

 

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Professional Studies, Online & Evening Programs

Tuition

Professional Studies & Online

2013/2014

Graduate Nursing Programs

$495.00/credit

Advanced Practice Graduate Nursing Programs

$600.00/credit

Graduate - College of Education

$510.00/credit

Graduate - College of Business

$550.00/credit

Graduate - Other than above

$495.00/credit

Undergraduate - College of Education

$435.00/credit

Undergraduate - College of Theology

$350.00/credit

Undergraduate - Other than above

$465.00/credit

eMBA Program - College of Business

$1,200.00/credit

Doctoral Programs
Includes Dissertation Courses: 
DIS 966 and DIS 970

$630.00/credit**

**Residency fee not included

Individual Courses

Individual Course 2013/2014
Undergraduate $465.00/credit*
Graduate $495.00/credit*
*25% discount applied to 4 credit courses

Continuing Teacher Education Courses

Grand Canyon University is the educator's preferred choice for continuing education. Whatever your needs - recertification, licensure, endorsements or to move up the pay scale, earn 3 Graduate Credits in 3-6* weeks.

Course  Credits Price
Continuing Teacher Education Courses                                                  3 Credits                    $150 per credit                           

 

* Courses numbered 5xxx are 3 weeks in length; courses numbered 5xxTE are 6 weeks in length. 3 week and 6 week courses lead to 3 graduate credits and cost $150/credit.

Military Rates

Professional Studies and Online Students Only

In order to support those who are currently serving and their spouses or those who have served in the military and are able to utilize military educational benefits, Grand Canyon University offers a special military rate per credit hour.

2013/2014
Undergraduate................ $250.00/per credit hour
Graduate........................  $400.00/per credit hour
Doctoral........................... $598.50/per credit hour


The Learning Management fee will be waived for all qualified students using military tuition assistance as his or her primary payment method. Please speak with an enrollment counselor for more information.

Grand Canyon University is a proud participant in the Post-9/11 Yellow Ribbon Program

Professional Studies, Online & Evening Program Fees


Fee Schedule
(Not all fees listed)

 

2013/2014

Canyon Connect

Undergraduate Courses

$85.00

Course Material Fee 

RN-BSN Program, 5-week courses (excluding HLT310V)

$110.00

Canyon Connect

Graduate Courses

$95.00

Canyon Connect

Doctoral Courses

$105.00

Doctoral Programs

Dissertation Continuation
(Optional non-credit course) DIS 975

$500.00

Doctoral Residency

Fee dependent on location

Ranges: $800.00 - $1,200.00

Returned Check Fee

All returned checks

$25.00

Graduation Fee

All graduating students

$150.00

Learning Management Fee

Online and Professional Studies, one time           

$400.00

Course Restoration Fee

$50.00