Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Phoenix (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Arizona.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Grand Canyon University (GCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 71 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 