Grand Canyon University Demographics & Diversity Overview

51%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
1%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Grand Canyon University has a diverse student body with 51% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
48.9%(32,300)
Hispanic
23.4%(15,433)
African American
15.1%(9,999)
Asian
2.9%(1,934)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%(594)
Pacific Islander
0.7%(434)
Two or More Races
4.7%(3,136)
Unknown
3.4%(2,244)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color51%
Total Enrollment101,816
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Grand Canyon University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Grand Canyon University has a gender distribution of 70% female students and 30% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.0%(20,019)
Women
70.0%(46,750)

Gender Statistics

Men20,019

20% of total enrollment

Women46,750

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Grand Canyon University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 36% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 51% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(1,000)
18-19
17.9%(11,965)
20-21
18.1%(12,074)
22-24
12.0%(7,980)
25+
50.5%(33,750)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.4%(130)
22-24
7.9%(2,766)
25+
91.7%(32,149)

Age Diversity Insights

36%

Traditional Age (18-21)

51%

Non-Traditional (25+)

34%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Grand Canyon University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 29% in-state residents, 70% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
29.1%(2,151)
Out-of-State
70.2%(5,193)
International
0.8%(57)

Regional Representation

In-State2,151

29% of student body

Out-of-State5,193

70% of student body

International57

1% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

51%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

51%

Non-Traditional Age