Grand Canyon University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
71%
Female Students
1%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Grand Canyon University has a diverse student body with 54% 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
45.7%(46,635)
Hispanic
23.4%(23,858)
African American
17.9%(18,272)
Asian
3.2%(3,213)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(976)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(628)
Two or More Races
4.6%(4,654)
Unknown
3.7%(3,761)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment159,769
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 71% female students and 29% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
29.0%(29,775)
Women
71.0%(73,062)

Gender Statistics

Men29,775

19% of total enrollment

Women73,062

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Grand Canyon University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 24% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 36% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(891)
18-19
16.5%(11,721)
20-21
17.9%(12,675)
22-24
12.5%(8,896)
25+
51.8%(36,746)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(6)
20-21
0.4%(142)
22-24
8.2%(2,990)
25+
91.4%(33,496)

Age Diversity Insights

24%

Traditional Age (18-21)

36%

Non-Traditional (25+)

36%

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 32% in-state residents, 68% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
31.6%(2,197)
Out-of-State
67.7%(4,704)
International
0.7%(49)

Regional Representation

In-State2,197

32% of student body

Out-of-State4,704

68% of student body

International49

1% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

71%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

36%

Non-Traditional Age