Grand Canyon University
Private college · Phoenix, AZ · 73,371 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
79%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1006–1113
ACT (middle 50%)
20–22
Average net price
$21,509
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$33,674
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
54%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Grand Canyon University?
Grand Canyon University accepts about 79 of every 100 applicants (79%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1006 and 1113 on the SAT. A score at or above 1113 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1006, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–22.
The latest federal data says Grand Canyon University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Grand Canyon University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Grand Canyon University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $33,674 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,509 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $17,900 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$17,900
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$17,900
- Room & board$11,100
- Total cost of attendance$33,674
- Average net price after grants$21,509
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Public Administration & Social Work, Education.
Grand Canyon University FAQ
- What is Grand Canyon University's acceptance rate?
- 79% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Grand Canyon University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1006–1113. Aim for 1113 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Grand Canyon University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–22.
- Is Grand Canyon University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Grand Canyon University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Grand Canyon University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Grand Canyon University cost?
- About $33,674 a year before aid; $21,509 on average after grants.
- What is Grand Canyon University's FAFSA school code?
- 001074. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Grand Canyon University receives your information.
- What is Grand Canyon University's graduation rate?
- 54% of students finish within six years.
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