Online and Evening Tuition
Online and evening rates vary depending on the program of study. The typical range for all undergraduate programs is $395 to $470 cost per credit hour. Graduate classes range from $365 to $695 per credit, depending on the area of study. The cost per credit hour for doctoral programs is $695. A special rate is available for those in active duty and active reserve.
2020-21
GCU's online and evening tuition rates are for students who are interested in pursuing an online degree program or taking evening classes. Speak with your university counselor to learn more about your opportunities for scholarships off tuition through GCU's educational alliances or to find out about options for continuing education for teachers.
| Education and Science Programs | $440 per credit |
| Theology Programs | $395 per credit |
| IT Programs | $470 per credit |
| Online and Professional Studies (All programs other than those listed above) |
$470 per credit |
| Active Duty and Active Reserve (Online and Professional Studies) |
$250 per credit |
| ABSN Pre-Requisites Courses | $425 per credit |
| Education Programs | $565 per credit |
| MDiv Programs | $365 per credit |
| IT Programs | $550 per credit |
| Business Programs | $615 per credit |
| Nursing Programs | $550 per credit |
| Advanced Practice Nursing Programs | $695 per credit |
| Online and Professional Studies (All programs other than those listed above) |
$550 per credit |
| Active Duty and Active Reserve (Online and Professional Studies) |
$400 per credit |
| Doctoral Programs (Includes dissertation courses 966-970) |
$695 per credit |
| Doctoral Programs - Active Duty and Active Reserve (Online and Professional Studies) |
$617.50 per credit |
| Online | $150 per credit |
It is the policy of GCU to collect and remit sales, use, excise and/or gross receipts taxes in compliance with state and local taxing jurisdiction regulations, which require the university to remit tax where applicable. Regulations vary by student location. Payment of tax is ultimately the student's financial responsibility to the university regardless of financing arrangements. Per Hawaii requirements: It is hereby stated that students residing in the State of Hawaii will be charged Hawaii General Excise Tax on all transactions. Students living in the District of Oahu will be charged 4.712 percent. Students residing in other Hawaii districts will be charged 4.1666 percent.
Fees subject to change.
Scholarship Opportunities
GCU can help you reach your goal of becoming a BSN-prepared nurse. Attend class 100% online (capstone, practicum, immersion hours completed locally) and earn a scholarship of 30% off tuition.* Contact your university counselor today for more information.
If you are a new student and looking to earn your education or secondary education master’s degree, you may be eligible for 18% off your tuition per course for your program.** Contact your university counselor today for more information.
If you are a new student enrolling in an undergraduate degree at GCU, you may be eligible to receive a 25% tuition scholarship. † Contact your university counselor to get more information on how you can benefit from this opportunity.
GCU is offering a 15% tuition scholarship for all new master’s degree students. ‡ Learn about how you can take advantage of this scholarship by contacting your university counselor today.
If you are enrolling as a new online doctoral student, you may have scholarship opportunities available to you. GCU is offering a 10% New Doctoral Student Scholarship to help defray the cost of your studies.§ Contact your university counselor for more information.
As a new DNP student, you may be eligible for a 15% off tuition scholarship.Δ  To learn more about this opportunity and its requirements, contact your university counselor.
*MOU-RN-BSN Monthly-Jan2021: This scholarship is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program beginning in January 2021. If you enroll in the RN to BSN degree program through any of the College of Nursing’s online or evening campus offerings, µç¾ºÈüʾº²Â Canyon University will offer you 30% off the tuition per course for your program. This offer only applies to online and evening programs.
**COE Master of Ed Scholarship AZ TX-Jan2021 and COE Master of Ed Scholarship Outside AZ TX-Jan2021: This scholarship is only valid for those applicants who are participating in a GCU College of Education or Secondary Education Emphasis master’s degree program offered online, and who submit a completed application to start their program during the month of January 2021. This offer only applies to online and evening programs.
†MOU-New Undergrad-Jan2021: The New Undergraduate Student Scholarship is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application and start class in January 2021. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships or awards and only applies to online and evening programs. Please speak to a university counselor for complete details.
‡MOU-New Grad-Jan2021: The New Graduate Student Scholarship is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application and start class in January 2021. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships or awards and only applies to online and evening programs. Please speak to a university counselor for complete details.
§ MOU 6757: The New Doctoral Student Scholarship is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application and begin a Doctoral program in January 2021. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship or awards and only applies to online and evening programs. Please speak to a university counselor for complete details.
ΔMOU 6758: The New Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student Scholarship is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application and begin a DNP degree in January 2021. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship or awards and only applies to online and evening programs. Please speak to a university counselor for complete details.