A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at GCU are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 165% more female students than male students enrolled at Grand Canyon University with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, GCU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27,888
|
| Women |
73,928
|
GCU serves a high number of out-of-state students with 75% of the student body residing outside of Arizona or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
25%
|
| Out of State |
74%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 61.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 69% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104717 IPEDS survey data for Grand Canyon University.