G
Private 4 Year

GCU Admission Requirements

Phoenix, Arizona

 10 Reviews

Your chances of getting into Grand Canyon University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

82.8%
Admission Difficulty for Grand Canyon University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at GCU is 82.8%.  Its admission rate is the 6th 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, 30,534 out of the 36,861 who applied were admitted.

25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into GCU?

83% 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.

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.

Calculate My Chances 

GCU SAT Scores

Test Optional

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

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for Grand Canyon University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Grand Canyon University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

GCU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
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 2021 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 23,334 12,447 36,861
Accepted 19,776 10,744 30,534
Acceptance Rate 85% 86% 83%
Enrolled 4,758 2,862 7,620
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 27% 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 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 Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

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

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Grand Canyon University often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104717 IPEDS survey data for Grand Canyon University.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Grand Canyon University?

83% of those who apply are granted admission to GCU. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.