About University of Arkansas Grantham
Type
Private
For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
8,059
Website
https://www.grantham.edu/Accreditation
DEAC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
No
Grantham University is an accredited online institution established by a World War II veteran, Donald Grantham in the year 1951 with the main campus in South California and is primarily located in Lenexa, Kansas.
The university is a private for-profit college that provides support for those who have served in the US military. The university is recognized as a top military-friendly school by Military Advanced Education and Transition.
The mission is to deliver high quality, relevant education and to offer exceptional flexibility, accessibility, and affordability to deserving, working adults trying to better their lives.
Grantham University offers a choice of 50+ degree and certificate programs along with online education which includes majors such as business, healthcare, nursing, criminal justice, computer science, and technology. It currently comprises four schools: The Mark Skousen School of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
Grantham University has been accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission since 1961 for providing various degrees and certificate programs
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The student population of Grantham University is 8,059 students enrolled for different courses and degrees on campus as well as online.
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The student-faculty ratio is 17:1 which makes it very easy for a student to have a one-on-one session with their faculties easily.
- It has an accreditation by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
Nationwide, the average first year to second-year retention rate is for full-time and part-time students are 45% and 32% respectively.
Grantham University also has the following accreditations for its nursing programs:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
Rankings
To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. It is said that the more information that a prospective student has about a university, the better it is. The ranking of a university helps a student overcome the confusion of which university/college is right for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student can assess the university chosen by them on various grounds like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it should be noted that Grantham University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking of these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
4th Dec
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
N/A
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
No
The enrolment procedure is simple. No standardized test scores are required for admission to the university. However, for international students, English proficiency test scores are required.
The university accepts applications all throughout the year, which means you can enroll in a program at any time of the year.
Note: Grantham University does not require a GPA for various degree levels that are given below
Undergraduate Program
Completion of high school or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Graduate Program
Completion of baccalaureate, masters, or first-level professional degree with a GPA of 2.5 or more.
Additionally, there are no SAT, ACT, GRE, or any other standardized test requirements for admission. For any further information about the admission process at GU, visit our admissions page.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$8,961
Average Annual Cost
$6,360
Books And Supplies
$1,092
Other Fees
$180
Room And Board
$6,328
Budget For Other Expenses
$6,448
Total One Year Cost
$13,995
The University offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the system of Grantham.
The average annual cost to attend GU on a full-time basis for the current year is $6,360 for all students regardless of their residency and the net price comes to $8,961. This fee consists of $1092 for books and supplies and $180 for other fees.
Grantham University's Resource Fee covers the cost of the following:
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Student advisor services, including after-hours and weekend support
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Textbooks and/or e-books
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Supplies, kits and other required materials outlined in the course syllabus
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Microsoft Office student license
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Teaching and Learning Centre, including access to Tutor.com services
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Materials accessible through the Library Resource Centre
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Services for required proctored examinations
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Career Services, including the Career Launch program
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
45%
Part-Time Retention Rate
32%
Academic Calendar
Other academic year
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
461 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
306 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
284 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
174 Graduates
Computer Science
98 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
60 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
44 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
42 Graduates
Engineering-Related Fields
41 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
34 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
21 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
17 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
15 Graduates
Computer Engineering Technologies/T...
11 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
10 Graduates
Computer Programming
3 Graduates
Teaching Assistants/Aides
2 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
1 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
6,707
Socio-Economic Diversity
51%
Part-time
55%
Students Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
N/A
Campus Life
Housing
The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.
On Campus Housing Available
No
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution does not provide any meal plan options.
Meal Plan Available
No
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
N/A
School Colors
N/A
Varsity Athletics Association
N/A
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
N/A
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
NA
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
NA
The students at GU have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into change-makers. Since the campus life of students assumes a fundamental part in their development and improvement, students at GU are encouraged to invest their energy in learning and developing themselves. The number of female and male students at the university are 51% and 49%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
N/A
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
N/A
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$159 - 384
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,925
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,638
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$512
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$5,564
$30K - $48K
$4,444
$48K - $75K
$1,385
> $110K
$564
The University provides financial aid to the students in need. These aids are provided in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study options, and loans.
Students wishing to avail of these measures are required to fill in the FAFSA form and receive SAR as soon as possible to understand how much financial assistance he/she is eligible for. Grantham University Federal School Code is 041223.
The total aid awarded is $19,455,247 and the total students receiving aid percentage is 83%.
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