- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 518–580 reading and writing, 488–533 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–22 composite
- Average net price: $22,239 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Grand Canyon University reported: an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–22.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Grand Canyon University reviews each application.
Grand Canyon University GPA requirements
Grand Canyon University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Grand Canyon University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Grand Canyon University acceptance rate
Grand Canyon University admitted 40,405 of 51,203 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit 4-year university in Phoenix, Arizona, with 75,936 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Grand Canyon University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 518 | 545 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 488 | 510 | 533 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| ACT English | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 22 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1077 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Grand Canyon University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Grand Canyon University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,239 a year at Grand Canyon University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Grand Canyon University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Grand Canyon University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Grand Canyon University?
Grand Canyon University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Grand Canyon University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Grand Canyon University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 518–580 in reading and writing and 488–533 in math; ACT composite 20–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Grand Canyon University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Grand Canyon University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Grand Canyon University?
Grand Canyon University's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 40,405 of 51,203 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Grand Canyon University?
Check Grand Canyon University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Grand Canyon University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 1% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Grand Canyon University?
A lot: Grand Canyon University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Grand Canyon University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,239 a year at Grand Canyon University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Grand Canyon University look at legacy status?
No. Grand Canyon University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Grand Canyon University?
Yes. Grand Canyon University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Grand Canyon University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Grand Canyon UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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