Grand Canyon University (GCU) is located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, and was founded in 1949. It is one of the largest Christian universities in the United States. As of the fall of 2024, GCU has over 25,000 students on campus and approximately 98,000 students enrolled through its online learning platform, covering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The university comprises 10 colleges offering over 349 degree programs across fields such as STEM, business, education, nursing, and theology. GCU is committed to its Christian mission, striving to cultivate leaders with a global perspective and a sense of social responsibility. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including the 7,000-seat GCU Arena, the 6,000-seat GCU Stadium, and multiple modern academic and residential facilities. The university actively participates in community development and global service projects, embodying its educational philosophy of “Find Your Purpose.”
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