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Phoenix, Arizona

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Your chances of getting into Grand Canyon University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

77.9%
Admission Difficulty for Grand Canyon University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at GCU is 77.9%.  Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in Arizona.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into GCU and can you get accepted?

Grand Canyon University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 22,818 out of the 29,304 who applied were admitted.

37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into GCU?

78% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Grand Canyon University you should:

GCU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Grand Canyon University has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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GCU SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Grand Canyon University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Grand Canyon University
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Composite 25th Percentile N/A
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

GCU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Grand Canyon University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Grand Canyon University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Grand Canyon University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 17,889 10,310 29,304
Accepted 14,256 8,558 22,818
Acceptance Rate 80% 83% 78%
Enrolled 5,193 3,245 8,438
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 36% 38% 37%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Grand Canyon University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Grand Canyon University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Grand Canyon University Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Grand Canyon University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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