Grand Canyon University faces record fine after federal probe into alleged deception [View all]

PHOENIX — Grand Canyon University is being fined $37.7 million by the federal government amid accusations that it misled students about the cost of its graduate programs.

The country's largest Christian university, which has more than 100,000 students mostly in online programs, faces the largest fine of its kind ever dealt by the U.S. Education Department. The university previously denied any wrongdoing and says it’s being unfairly targeted in retaliation for an ongoing lawsuit.

An Education Department investigation found that Grand Canyon lied to more than 7,500 current and former students about the cost of doctoral programs.

As far back as 2017, the university said its doctoral programs would cost between $40,000 and $49,000. The department found that less than 2% of graduates completed programs within the range, with 78% paying an additional $10,000 to $12,000.

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