"Worst school EVER... instructors could care less about the success of their students. Counselors are the same. When you reach out for help nothing is ever RESOLVED all they do is give you the run around. Do yourself a huge favor & LISTEN TO THESE REVIEWS... I SURE WISH I HAD...."

Sara Mijee

Reviewed: 2/16/2023
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Year: 2023

"This is not a real school; it is a money making factory! I was there for a semester and I had the most horrible experience at GCU. I chose this school because it is a Christian school but it was a big mistake. GCU has no CHRISTIAN VALUES. I think its just a name. The advisors won't answer your email; it takes a week to email back. They would not release your transcript because they made up some scholarship that was never applied for my tuition. I had to go for a surgery for the first week that I wanted to withdraw but they charge me $2000 which is way more than their tuition. I would NOT RECOMMEND this school to anyone! I wish they negative star. I would give -5 stars!!! That's how upset I am with them!"

Reviewed: 8/3/2022
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Year: 2020

"I would never recommend this school to anyone! At this point I am absolutely disgusted with the way I have been treated by various staff at GCU. Since graduating, I haven’t been able to get in contact with anyone. I haven’t received my diploma and when I call I am being given the run around. I’ve reached out to my assigned counselor and she haven’t responded to my email. I don’t get it. If you owe them money they hound you until paid. Yet, they owe me something and I cannot seem to get a live person to rectify this issue. Instead I’m being sent to voicemail after voicemail. Shame on you, GCU!"

Brit Abbey

Reviewed: 3/7/2019
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Year: 2019

"I would NEVER recommend this college if you are doing this online and you do not have a broadband service! They recently switched the system for online classes and without broadband it will not load! Living in a small area I am one of the lucky ones that struggles to upload homework or see grades. Most of the time I have to travel elsewhere to submit documents which defeats the purpose of it."

Debbie S.

Reviewed: 4/10/2018
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Year: 2020

"I have had a wonderful experience thus far at Grand Canyon University. My advisers have always been available to help me with any questions or concerns I have had in a timely manner. The teachers I have had in my program have been very knowledgeable in their subject area and I have learned so much! I would highly recommend this school to anyone."

Tara Jones

Reviewed: 2/12/2017
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Year: 2017

"Ok, so here is my honest opinion. I received my undergrad from Montclair State University. 20 yrs later I decided to change careers and needed to go back to school. I chose GCU and have never been happier. T.K., truly a gem and the reason I chose GCU over other online schools. She has been the most transparent person I have ever met. She was honest and help ease my anxiety over online schools. She stayed is constant contact with me aND always willing to help. I truly miss her as she no longer works for GCU. If u r considering going back to school, GCU is a fine choice and your champion for success!!!"

Tonya D.

Reviewed: 1/17/2016
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Year: 2016

"My experience at GCU have been amazing. My counselors were very supportive through out my program and the professor were always available. As an online student i felt like i had to be my own administrator at times. Although my counselors were helpful I made sure i knew when i needed to do my tests and turn in certain paperwork. For example I was very proactive when it came to my observation hours. Their are times i had to find the school myself especially during the summer when schools were out. Basically you have to ask a lot of questions to make sure everything go as plan. This is especially important for student teaching and other internships. Overall I would not change my experience at gcu for the world. Go Lopes!"

Older Student

Reviewed: 6/14/2015
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Year: 2016

"As an older student, (50), I have found GCU to be exactly what I have needed. I just finished my 5th graduate class in Early Childhood Education, with the online program. I have heard from GCU every week since starting. I have had every question answered. My financial aid has been on time and effortless. GCU was referred to me by a friend who just completed the Nursing program online. She LOVED the program and I will forever be grateful she shared her experience with me. If you are expecting to be hand held or pampered, then you will probably be disappointed with any school."