Grand Canyon University
Locations: Phoenix (AZ)
Annual Tuition: $17,800
Programs with 5+ Reviews
Pauli
Reviewed: 6/29/2016
Degree: Special Education
I choose GCU online because I wanted to be able to work more at my company and I thought it would allow the flexibility of me taking the classes and doing the course work when I had the time(weather that be at 6am before I went into the office or at 9pm at night) Boy was I wrong, the first class I took the teacher wanted us on during certain hours of the day, not only was I on the other side of the map and 4 hours a head of their time so that already complicated things with talking with the advisers... Read More
HT
Reviewed: 6/28/2016
Degree: Pre-Medicine
GCU looks good on the surface as a private, Christian university. However, in my experience, that is just a front. Their main motivation is money, which a school does need, but they charge way over the national (14% more) and state (9% more) averages. Their tuition rates are so high that a freeze has been placed upon them to prevent them from raising it further for now. If you need to talk to your student services advisor, which is who you go through to register for future classes, be prepared to... Read More
Alejandro Valencia
Reviewed: 6/19/2016
Degree: Secondary Education
I would like to say that my experience so far has been great. This is my second year and as promised the professors have been knowledgeable, the courses are also what I expected. The only thing that I did not like was my past counselor, she didn't help me the way she should of, other than that my ride has been wonderful. I highly recommend this university to anyone. Some people may complain per their experience and it is understandable, but the university has a good reputation. Do your research before... Read More
JCM
Reviewed: 6/11/2016
Degree: Public Administration
Courses were appropriate to my field. Instructors were knowledgeable, courteous, and willing to share experiences. While I did wonder how some students were admitted into the university, I assumed that their grades would reflect their work. I would recommend the university to friends and colleagues.
Karen
Reviewed: 6/4/2016
Degree: Christian Studies
Grand Canyon University has been very good for me. I didn't expect to agree with everything, but most of it has been a good learning experience for me. The teachers have mostly been great too. I never had a problem with feedback from any of them. I believe that if you do the work, it does turn out better in the long run. It's like any other school you would attend. The further you go the work gets a little more complicated. It is supposed to be a sacrifice, not a vacation. The sacrifice is what helps... Read More
Jen
Reviewed: 5/24/2016
Degree: Finance
I would highly discourage anyone looking to get a degree online from attending this school. It wasn't so bad at first, but as the classes get harder the books become more useless. I had an extremely difficult time learning the material for my last 6-8 courses because the books were always extremely vague in explanation and the homework questions (and the amount of homework) was outrageous. My student advisor was always hard to get in touch with and the teachers always took 4-5 days to reply to any... Read More
Lynda
Reviewed: 5/22/2016
Degree: Elementary Education
I attended GCU online, one class at a time, for three years straight. I wanted a total online program after I finished my Bachelor's Degree at my local community college. I am not a great test-taker, so I was extremely happy to write a paper each week in lieu of a weekly test. However, this required a lot of work and dedication, as I gave up pretty much every Sunday for three years. Posting discussion questions/responses several times per week was also a commitment. With that said, this program worked... Read More
Elle
Reviewed: 5/17/2016
Degree: Accounting
I chose GCU because they offer an accounting degree 100% online, have a good reputation (at least that I am aware of), and because they have an accelerated program. I liked that I could take one class at a time for 8 weeks each, I felt that it was easier to focus on one at a time because I am a working mom with two young children. I find the curriculum to be challenging, which to me is a good thing. I tried another university before GCU online and their curriculum was way too easy, the assignments... Read More
Future PhD
Reviewed: 5/3/2016
Degree: Psychology
I have had a very excellent experience with this institution. I am a single parent of older teen/young adults and we have particular needs in the family. My instructors have been knowledgeable, available, and supportive all the way through my classes. My counselors have been very good to me and offer me full support and advice. The staff has been more than just doing a day's work. They actually care and offer support and advice. I love that they would pray for me. Previously, I attended a course... Read More
Kaptan
Reviewed: 4/25/2016
Degree: Psychology
I do not understand those who criticize GCU. Trolls maybe. My experience is highly positive. Although I am not Christian myself, I never felt discrimination. Instructors are more than active, and they keep the interactive communication alive. Participation in discussions is a must, and assignments should be submitted timely. The learning platform is high-quality, and the tools that help students are highly useful. To my knowledge, the counseling MSC program of the school is accepted by the State.... Read More
Bub
Reviewed: 4/21/2016
Degree: Secondary Education
Administration is great. I have taken many classes there and not once did I find an instructor that would answer your questions. If they answer they refer you to GCU website. I thought it was just a few instructors until I took more and more classes. Every one of them does this. The grades re the same regardless of effort, it's always the same. I was in to far by the time I realized this so it was to late for me. The instructors are horrible. Maybe they're all like this, I don't know.
Chere
Reviewed: 4/17/2016
Degree: Nursing
So far I am very unhappy with the Professors that Grand Canyon has hired to do their nursing program. In the online program you feel like you are on an island by yourself. The Professor is missing in action and does not care about you or your needs. It has been an awful experience. The face that it is very expensive makes it even worse. I wish I had read the reviews of this school before I signed up. I definitely would not recommend it at this point. The Professor I have right now is an absolute... Read More
Gary
Reviewed: 4/3/2016
Degree: Education
This school lets you enroll with an agreed program and then adds classes without students knowledge, then lies to you about how and why. They claim to be a Christian University though they do not act that way. I highly recommend you to look at other schools that offer better programs and would act more ethically then GCU's staff do.
Kelcee
Reviewed: 3/22/2016
Degree: Elementary Education
I do highly recommend this school- it's supposedly one of the best online programs and for me, this was the only way I could obtain a Master's Degree. However, I am not huge fan of all of the teachers- they often take a long time to respond to questions and give feedback, which is very frustrating and stressful. I also highly do not appreciate the fact that online students only get a winter break. As an online student it's kind of offensive- as if we don't work as hard or don't "deserve" a break.... Read More
Tammy
Reviewed: 3/17/2016
Degree: Special Education
I have been going to GCU a little over a year. I am doubling up on some classes so I can into my student teaching next year. There classes are achievable and my experience will all personnel has been great...no problems. This is my third college so I have found it is important to ask questions if you are not for sure of something. This is not a scam school but it is expensive. I have qualified for pell grants and teach grants to help off set the tuition. This is a very good school.
Linda Edwards
Reviewed: 3/13/2016
Degree: Psychology
First, I am a dependent in the military. I graduated from a high school they I found out later was not accredited. I was unable to get any scholarships only loans..so I opted out for online college to work a couple jobs to pay the loan.. I saw reviews for this college before and was skeptical until I noticed it was happening to me. I spoke to a woman who swore she could give discounts for transferring, and other flashy discounts.. to find out through my financial advisor it meant squat diddly.. my... Read More
Ally
Reviewed: 3/11/2016
Degree: Special Education
This school supports their students no matter near or far. They are professional, organized and honest through and through. My professors were always there to help me with 24 hrs. However, I don't know if I will have the saw experience with my doctorate. All of my books were convenient and there at the drop of a coin!
PK
Reviewed: 3/9/2016
Degree: Organizational Leadership
I completed two graduate degrees at GCU, a Masters in Education and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Not only were the professors knowledgeable, but they were also caring. All questions were answered and there were supports throughout the process. Anytime an issue occurred, GCU stepped in and made things right. It does take a great deal of discipline to complete a degree online, and many people seem to expect to put in very little effort, yet expect excellent results. University policies are... Read More
thom
Reviewed: 3/4/2016
Degree: Business
Of the common complaints on here, I can attest to their partial validity. I was automatically enrolled in my next course based on my declared degree path. So yes automatic enroll does exist in order to support you! In fact I did change my degree path after I started. The process is as simple as filling out a form and signing it. A few days later the degree path was corrected. Automatic billing does exist, based on the degree path I chose. However, I always paid for the courses in accordance with... Read More
Michelle Luman
Reviewed: 3/2/2016
Degree: Counseling
Once they have your money, it seems that they don't care. Some of the instructors can be brutal if you challenge their opinions, others simply don't care. They information is repetitive and very basic as well. Don't let the "Christian" background fool you.