Phoenix, AZ
Roughly 60 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 60% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 37,456 | 28,818 | 6,659 | 77% |
| 2020 | 48,918 | 39,474 | 7,858 | 81% |
| 2021 | 36,861 | 30,534 | 7,620 | 83% |
| 2022 | 29,304 | 22,818 | 8,438 | 78% |
| 2023 | 47,978 | 28,960 | 8,420 | 60% |
Fall 2023 applicants
18,063 of 30,799 women and 10,888 of 17,162 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Grand Canyon University has an acceptance rate of 60% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 28,960 of 47,978 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 60 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
47,978 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 8,420 enrolled.
No. Grand Canyon University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 60% — it has become more selective.