Online and Evening Tuition
Online and evening rates vary depending on the program of study. The typical range for all undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs vary per credit hour. A special rate is available for those in active duty and active reserve.
GCU's online and evening tuition rates are for students who are interested in pursuing an online degree program or taking evening classes. Speak with your university counselor to learn more about your opportunities for scholarships off tuition through GCU's educational alliances or to find out about options for continuing education for teachers.
| Education and Science Programs | $455 per credit |
| Theology Programs | $410 per credit |
| RN to BSN Programs | $340 per credit1 |
| Online and Professional Studies (All other programs not included above) |
$485 per credit |
| Active Duty, Active Reserve, National Guard and Military Spouses (Online and Professional Studies) |
$250 per credit |
| Education Programs | $590 per credit |
| MDiv Programs | $410 per credit |
| Business Programs | $640 per credit |
| Advanced Practice Nursing Programs | $725 per credit |
| Online and Professional Studies (All programs not included above) |
$575 per credit |
| Active Duty, Active Reserve, National Guard and Military Spouses (Online and Professional Studies) |
$400 per credit |
| Doctoral Programs (Includes dissertation courses 966-970) |
$725 per credit |
| Doctoral Programs - Active Duty, Active Reserve, National Guard and Military Spouses (Online and Professional Studies) |
$617.50 per credit |
| Online | $160 per credit |
2023-24 tuition rates for all courses beginning May 1, 2023.
It is the policy of GCU 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 4.712 percent. Students residing in other Hawaii districts will be charged 4.1666 percent.
Fees subject to change.
| Education and Science Programs | $455 per credit |
| Theology Programs | $410 per credit |
| RN to BSN Programs | $340 per credit1 |
| Online and Professional Studies (All other programs not included above) |
$485 per credit |
| Active Duty, Active Reserve, National Guard and Military Spouses (Online and Professional Studies) |
$250 per credit |
| Education Programs | $580 per credit |
| MDiv Programs | $400 per credit |
| Business Programs | $630 per credit |
| Advanced Practice Nursing Programs | $715 per credit |
| Online and Professional Studies (All programs not included above) |
$565 per credit |
| Active Duty, Active Reserve, National Guard and Military Spouses (Online and Professional Studies) |
$400 per credit |
| Doctoral Programs (Includes dissertation courses 966-970) |
$715 per credit |
| Doctoral Programs - Active Duty, Active Reserve, National Guard and Military Spouses (Online and Professional Studies) |
$617.50 per credit |
| Online | $160 per credit |
2022-23 tuition rates for all courses beginning May 1, 2022.
It is the policy of GCU 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 4.712 percent. Students residing in other Hawaii districts will be charged 4.1666 percent.
Fees subject to change.
RN to BSN Tuition Rate Update
This is a 30% reduction from the previous rate.
Scholarship Opportunities
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.2 Request more information about this opportunity.
GCU alumni enrolling in a doctoral program for the first time may be eligible for a $2,000 scholarship. 3 Request more information about this opportunity.
1 Effective July 1, 2022
2 MOU 8288 & 8289: This scholarship is only valid for those applicants who are participating in a GCU College of Education or Secondary Education Emphasis master’s degree program, offered online, and who submit a completed application to start their program on or before December 31, 2023. If you enroll in a master’s degree program through any of the College of Education or Secondary Education Emphasis degree programs offered online, Grand Canyon University will offer you 18% off the tuition per course for your program. This scholarship will be applied at the same time the tuition charges occur. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships/awards. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only and does not include fees (i.e., Canyon Connect, Technology, etc).
3 MOU-Alumni 2000 Doctoral-Mar2023: The Alumni Scholarship for Doctoral Programs is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application and begin a Doctoral program in March 2023. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship or awards and only applies to online and evening programs. Please speak to a university counselor for complete details.