Grand Canyon University
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About Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private, Christian, nonprofit institution of higher education based in Phoenix, Arizona that delivers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through a large on-campus presence and an extensive online platform.
GCU serves a six-figure student body (tens of thousands on its Phoenix campus and well over 90,000 online learners in recent years), emphasizes affordability (a long-running campus tuition freeze), faith-integrated curriculum, and significant campus and community investments.
GCU is organized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit institution; in recent years the university has defended and had reaffirmed its nonprofit status while achieving record enrollments and expanding community service and student-support initiatives.
Notable achievements
Reaffirmed 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
The university’s nonprofit status was reaffirmed following an extended review, confirming GCU meets the legal requirements for operation as an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Rescission of proposed federal fine
A previously proposed multi-million-dollar federal sanction related to doctoral program disclosures was rescinded, leaving no findings or penalties against the university.
Record enrollments and program growth
GCU reached record total enrollment in recent years (six-figure totals across campus and online) while expanding academic offerings, residence capacity and campus infrastructure.
At a glance
- EIN
- 47-2507725
- Website
- www.gcu.edu
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
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