FTC Sues Largest Christian School in US Over Alleged Deception, Abusive Practices

The university called the FTC’s allegations ‘absurd’ and claimed the school is being unfairly being targeted by the Biden administration.

The Jerry Colangelo Museum at Grand Canyon University is seen at at dusk in Phoenix, on Sept. 20, 2017. Matt York/AP Photo

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University over claims that the largest Christian school in the United States deceived prospective doctoral students about the cost and course requirements of its doctoral programs over several years.

The legal challenge was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona on Dec. 27.