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Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona · Private · 73,371 undergrads

Grand Canyon University admits 79% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Grand Canyon University?

79% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1006–1113 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

51,203 applied, 40,405 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Grand Canyon University cost?

$21,509 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $33,674.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$21,512
$30,000–$48,000$23,979
$48,000–$75,000Not reported
$75,000–$110,000$13,488
over $110,000Not reported

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Grand Canyon University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Grand Canyon University's fall 2027 rule yet. Grand Canyon University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Grand Canyon University's site

What it's like

73,371
undergrads. Huge, so you'll find your people and fight for small classes.
City
Campus setting in Phoenix, AZ.
72%
of first-years come back for year two.
37%
finish in four years. 43% within six.
$50.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$24k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Grand Canyon University is on

Colleges for a 1050 SATColleges for a 20 ACTColleges for a 21 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Grand Canyon University's acceptance rate?
79% for fall 2024: 40,405 of 51,203 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Grand Canyon University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1006 to 1113 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
What is Grand Canyon University's graduation rate?
43% of students finish within six years and 37% within four (IPEDS).