Tuition and Financial Aid
Financing your education is one of the most critical components you need to consider as you start your educational journey here at Grand Canyon University. It is important for you to know the cost of your education and understand your financial responsibilities. GCU strives to keep tuition costs competitive so that a private, Christian education is within reach for all students.
GCU offers you three convenient learning options: a traditional campus environment, evening classes and online degree programs. GCU also offers a variety of scholarship options for all students to reduce the cost of furthering your education if certain criteria are met. In addition, we offer members of the military reduced tuition amounts for online programs.
GCU made it affordable for me to attend college without piling up debt.
GCU On-Campus Tuition and Costs
On average, traditional campus students in 2024-25 qualified for approximately $7,300 in GCU-funded scholarships for the academic year, which reduced tuition by almost half to approximately $9,100.1 GCU has not increased campus tuition since 2009 as part of our commitment to providing affordable education. As of the 2024-2025 academic year, GCU has kept its campus tuition at the same rate for 16 years, holding rates steady since 2009.
The cost of university attendance may extend beyond tuition fees, encompassing various direct payments to the institution and additional indirect expenses. GCU offers a comprehensive Cost of Attendance, aggregating estimated expenses students may encounter during an academic year (fall/spring) for each program of study. Explore our Cost of Attendance page for detailed insights.
Tuition and Financing FAQs
Read through our list below of frequently asked questions about GCU’s tuition and financing to find the answers you need.
Cost Estimator Tools and Resources
GCU is pleased to offer several tools to help you estimate the cost of attendance. The Net Price Calculator is a standard template required by the Department of Education that does not provide specific program information, scholarship, discount or other funding options that may decrease your total out-of-pocket costs.
To estimate the cost to attend GCU as an online or evening student, please use our Degree Program Calculator.
If you are interested in attending GCU as a traditional campus student and would like to know more about institutional scholarships you may qualify for, please review our campus scholarship opportunities.
Speak with a university counselor for guidance on enrollment and tuition fees as well as the Cost of Attendance that is used when awarding federal aid. Scholarships and grants may lower overall costs. GCU also provides cost estimator tools, located above, to help gauge potential expenses. For additional help call 855-GCU-LOPE.
Other Financial Resources
As a student, you can make payments online using the Student Portal. For help navigating the online payment process, check out our step-by-step guide.
Annually, the IRS requires educational institutions to complete Form 1098-T for any students that have made payments for qualified tuition and related expenses and/or have scholarships and grants posted to their student account. The information contained on form 1098-T is delivered to both the student and the IRS no later than Jan. 31, for the prior year’s activity. The information contained on the 1098-T can be used when completing your tax return.
GCU is unable to provide tax advice. If you have any questions, you should seek the counsel of an informed tax preparer or adviser.
For additional information regarding your 1098-T tax status, view our resources.
Each spring, colleges around the country send prospective students a financial estimate to show them what it will cost to attend their institution. While the contents may seem overwhelming, we will work with you so you can fully understand your financial estimate.
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Reduced Rates
High School Dual Enrollment
If you are a high school student, dual enrollment courses allow you the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school.
- Dual enrollment courses are four credits
- $210 per course ($52.50 per credit)
- $105 digital course materials fee per course
- Additional textbook fees may apply
- Students are not eligible for Federal Student Aid while enrolled in high school
Military
If you are currently serving in the military, GCU offers a special military rate per credit hour to you and your eligible spouse for online and evening programs. GCU also offers a special online and evening program scholarship to all veterans and their spouses, and employees of the DOD, DPHS and NOAA. GCU is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The appearance of U.S Department of Defense (DOD) or Military-themed visual information does not imply or constitute DOD endorsement.
1 Scholarships may be awarded based on sixth semester transcripts (high school transcripts submitted after junior year of high school). When final official transcripts are received, GCU reserves the right to rescind or modify the scholarship if it is determined that eligibility was not achieved. GCU reserves the right to change or decline scholarship awards for any reason. If a student does not meet the minimum renewal criteria, their scholarship will be forfeited. Prices are based on the 2024-25 rate and are subject to change.
2 Cannot be used in conjunction with other GCU scholarships or awards.
3 Fee is per course for NRS prefix courses and HLT-362V