GCU has announced significant cuts to its housing and meal plan costs, the elimination of campus parking and facilities fees and a tuition freeze for its current and incoming students attending classes on campus. The new costs are effective January 1, 2010 and include all students living on campus for the spring semester.
“The tuition rate for our online students has consistently been in the lowest 25 percent of all private universities offering online programs,” said Grand Canyon University CEO Brian Mueller. “With these decreases, our campus students will now receive a private Christian education at rates commensurate with a state university education and well below rates at most private universities in the country.”
GCU room and board will be reduced an average of 20 percent. Among the other commitments from the University’s administration:
- Tuition for on-campus students will be frozen through the 2011 – 2012 school year
- Substantial additional dollars in scholarships will be dedicated to transferring students
- Parking and other facilities fees totaling almost $600 will be eliminated
- Students receive free admission to any of the University’s athletic events
- All students meeting minimum GPA requirements are guaranteed placement in their professional college of choice
“We recognize that families and students are struggling right now with the economic prospects of higher education. They may have delayed plans to attend college, or may be enrolled in an environment not suited to their personality or lifestyle. A private education can be the high quality, personal and affordable solution they’re seeking to pursue their academic and professional purpose,” Mueller said.
Mueller is encouraging GCU’s existing students to recruit their friends to consider GCU to fill the 600 available spots for the spring semester. He recently announced plans for a 55,000 square-foot student recreation center and additional student housing, anticipated to be ready for the fall 2010 semester.
Click here to see the Cost Reduction Chart.
Grand Canyon University is hosting a Transfer Week event October 19-October 22 from 4:00-8:00 pm at McKinley Hall in the Student Union. Those who come to campus during the Transfer Week activities will receive a scholarship offer within 24 hours, if they meet the minimum qualifications. For more information visit, campus.gcu.edu or call 877-820-5059.
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