Grand Canyon University celebrates record number of graduates on 75th anniversary
Grand Canyon University celebrates record number of graduates on 75th anniversary
By Christian Daily International
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Dear readers,
Grand Canyon University is closing out its 75th anniversary school year with the largest graduating class in its history — more than 31,000 students — as the private Christian institution continues to grow despite regulatory hurdles and national higher education headwinds.
The university announced this week that 31,104 students will graduate during the 2024–25 academic year, with 5,669 studying on campus and . .. online. Nearly half of the graduates earned baccalaureate degrees (15,890), while 15,214 completed graduate-level programs. The milestone marks the fourth-consecutive year GCU has produced approximately 30,000 graduates annually.
"This year's record-breaking graduating class reflects the dedication of our exceptional students, the unwavering support of our faculty and staff, and our commitment to offering innovative educational opportunities across multiple delivery platforms," said GCU President Brian Mueller in a statement.
The university will hold commencement ceremonies April 23–25 for traditional students and April 29–May 2 for online students.
A significant portion of the 2024–25 graduates are entering fields facing nationwide labor shortages. That includes 8,684 graduates in teacher education — 3,619 of whom are first-time teachers — alongside 5,277 in nursing and 5,274 in social work, counseling or behavioral health.
Mueller said GCU's mission is closely tied to workforce development. ...
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