Find Your Purpose
Our mission is to ensure that our students reach their fullest potential and earn a degree. Because of that mission, our dedication and our rich history, we firmly believe that GCU is the only Christian university of its kind.
Discover GCU’s top rankings from Niche.com — recognized for academics and campus experience.
#9
Best college for nursing in the U.S.1
#21
Best college campus in America1
#20
Best college for education in the U.S.1
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Nursing
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Healthcare
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An Accredited Christian University in Phoenix, Arizona
Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. We are dedicated to helping our students change their lives for the better through education. We offer a wide range of programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels that you can earn on campus and online. Our dedicated faculty and staff will be with you every step of the way to help you reach your goals.
Why Live in Phoenix as a College Student
Phoenix is a vibrant city, brimming with opportunity with a growing Millennial population. Residential students on GCU’s main campus can benefit from all that Phoenix has to offer. Along with a booming population and job market, here are some of the highlights of Phoenix, Arizona:
5th
Largest city in the U.S.2
4th
Best market for recent college graduates3
7th
Best startup city4
- Niche.com. (n.d.). Grand Canyon University. Retrieved October 2024.
- United States Census Bureau. (2023, May 18). Large Southern Cities Lead Nation in Population Growth. Retrieved Sept. 12, 2023.
- Prakash, A. (2023, May 24). Colorado Springs Ranks First as Best Market for Recent College Graduates. Zillow Research. Retrieved Sept. 12, 2023.
AZ Big Media (2022, Feb. 9). Phoenix Ranks as The 7th-best Startup City in America. Retrieved Sept. 12, 2023.