Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend)
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
College profile: Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution in Phoenix, AZ. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 6,730 students. The published admit rate is 83%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $24,300 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 45%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
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