Grand Canyon University, Arizona's premier, private Christian university, helps students find their purpose by offering a next-generation education across a variety of academic programs and numerous innovative opportunities.

GCU remains committed to making quality education affordable by keeping campus tuition frozen for 12 years and providing generous campus scholarship opportunities.

Our Christian faith is integrated into every part of the student experience, cultivating students into leaders and creating a vibrant community over 20,500 strong. GCU is experiencing an exciting era of growth.

In the past several years, we have invested in our local community and expanding our beautiful Phoenix campus with new residence halls, amenities, academic buildings, athletic facilities, STEM buildings and more. Discover campus in person or from anywhere in the world through one of our virtual tour options.

About Grand Canyon University

Welcome to Grand Canyon University (GCU), Arizona's premier private Christian university. For more than 65 years, our Phoenix campus has been the gateway to success for countless scholars and industry leaders. Our commitment to our Christian worldview is carried out in a loving way that provides greater unity across the university, and our foundational documents help articulate those beliefs and who we are as a community. With acres of scenic grounds and outstanding facilities, we invite the next generation of students and working professionals to enjoy the complete university experience.

Mission Statement

Grand Canyon University prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage.