| Screen last updated on: November 7, 2006 |
| Total undergraduates: |
703 men, 1,388 women, 2,091 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
381 men, 755 women, 1,136 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
322 men, 633 women, 955 total |
| Total graduate students: |
1,442 men, 4,436 women, 5,878 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
103 men, 281 women, 384 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,339 men, 4,155 women, 5,494 total |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
19% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 3.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.6% | Hispanic |
| 13.1% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 4.2% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 74.3% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 2.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.9% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.8% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 5.3% | Hispanic |
| 32.5% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.8% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 56.3% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
40 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Phoenix |
| Population of city/town: |
3,000,000 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- single-student apartments
- married-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
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| Students required to live on campus: |
All freshmen under age 20 must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, Smoking prohibited in nondesignated areas. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
75 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, television station |
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| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Union, Christ-Purposed Relationships, Ethnic Diversity in Christ, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Ministerial Association, Mission Service Association, SOWERS (foreign mission group) |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African-American Association, Native American Club, International Student Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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jazz band, music ensembles, guitar club, Choralaires, opera workshop, chamber orchestra, drama, debating, ski club, departmental, professional, and service groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Keith Baker,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Ruth Ann Gardner,
SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director
B. Kieth Baker
Grand Canyon University
P.O. Box 11097
Phoenix, AZ 85061-1097 |
| School colors: |
Purple, White, Black |
| School mascot: |
Antelopes |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
California Collegiate Athletic Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | CCAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | yes | CCAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | yes | CCAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | CCAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's golf | yes | |
| Women's soccer | yes | CCAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's tennis | yes | CCAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | CCAA, NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
10% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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GCU Soccer Complex, Youngker Tennis Center, Antelope Gymnasium (South Gym), North Gym, Brazell Stadium (Baseball), Stapleton-Pierson Stadium (Softball) |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Flag Football, Tennis (Singles), Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis (Doubles), 5 on 5 Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Chess, Bowling, Softball, Laser Tag |
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| Club sports for men: |
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JV Baseball, JV Basketball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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Volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Phoenix (15 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Maricopa, AZ (60 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Phoenix (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
yes |
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