Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ · Private for-profit · Bachelor's

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Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, AZ. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit bachelor's institution in Phoenix, AZ, with an SAT reference of 1055 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $22,472 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

N/A

N/A applicants

SAT reference

1055

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,472

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Grand Canyon University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1055—
ACT (composite, 1–36)—21—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

43.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

72.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$42,186

Student Body

73,371

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Grand Canyon University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$18,557
$30,001 – $48,000$18,763
$48,001 – $75,000$21,712
$75,001 – $110,000$24,471
$110,000+$25,701

Top Majors at Grand Canyon University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions4,996
Business, Management & Marketing3,133
Public Administration & Social Services1,991
Education1,623
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice524
Computer & Information Sciences433
Visual & Performing Arts321
Communication & Journalism307
Theology & Religious Vocations293
Biological & Biomedical Sciences291

Financial Aid at Grand Canyon University

About Grand Canyon University

Official website: https://www.gcu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.gcu.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Canyon University

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Grand Canyon University?

The imported historical records for Grand Canyon University include an SAT reference value of 1055 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Grand Canyon University?

The stored historical average net price at Grand Canyon University is $22,472 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 46%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,420 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Grand Canyon University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Grand Canyon University is 43%. its stored first-year retention rate is 72%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $42,186. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Grand Canyon University test-optional?

Testing policy not available. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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