Applying to GCU

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Grand Canyon University is 60.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.00%. 17,162 men and 30,799 women applied to GCU and 10,812 men and 18,171 women students were accepted.

Among them, 3,244 men and 5,270 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at GCU.

In 2024, 16 students (0% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 37 students (0%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at GCU.

The median SAT score is 1,105 with 570 SAT EBRW and 535 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 555 and 25^th percentile is 518 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at GCU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Grand Canyon University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,105, ACT: 21 - private (for-profit) doctoral / research university).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at GCU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Grand Canyon University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The next table provides general admission information for applying to GCU.