Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 1949, GCU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, education, engineering, nursing, and theology.

The university is known for its commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and Christian values. GCU provides degrees in over 200 areas of study through its nine colleges:

• Colangelo College of Business
• College of Doctoral Studies
• College of Education
• College of Engineering and Technology
• College of Arts and Media
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
• College of Natural Sciences
• College of Theology

As of September 2023, GCU enrolled over 100,000 students, making it one of the largest Christian universities in the United States.

The university's main campus in Phoenix spans 300 acres and features modern facilities, including the GCU Arena, which hosts various events and athletic competitions.

GCU's athletic teams, known as the Antelopes or "Lopes," compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Mountain West Conference. The university has a strong athletic program, having won 77 conference championships in its first decade at the Division I level.

GCU offers both on-campus and online learning options, catering to a diverse student body. The university is committed to providing quality education grounded in Christian principles, aiming to prepare students for successful careers and lives of purpose.

In recent developments, GCU announced an accelerated transition to the Mountain West Conference, allowing its teams to compete for conference championships starting in the fall of 2025.

Locations

Grand Canyon University has multiple locations, including:

• Phoenix, AZ, USA
• Glendale, AZ, USA