Grand Canyon University has a long and storied history. Founded in 1949 as Grand Canyon College, it was a small Christian liberal arts college focused on providing high-quality education to students in the Phoenix area. In 1989, the college was purchased by a private group of investors and rebranded as Grand Canyon University. Under their leadership, the university underwent an aggressive expansion plan that included launching an online program and adding new degree programs to its existing curriculum. The university also opened its doors to traditional students from all backgrounds and began offering scholarships to those who could not otherwise afford tuition. By 2004, the university had grown significantly in size and stature, becoming one of the leading private universities in Arizona with more than 17,000 students enrolled. The university continued its growth trajectory throughout the 2000s, reaching 25,000 students by 2014. Today, Grand Canyon University is proud to be one of the largest private universities in Arizona with more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 60 graduate programs across its 8 campuses located throughout Phoenix metropolitan area.

Grand Canyon University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Grand Canyon University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Grand Canyon University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Grand Canyon University is one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in the United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, GCU offers more than 200 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs. The university has an enrollment of approximately 20,000 students from all 50 states and over 80 countries. Grand Canyon University has a diverse student population with a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. The university boasts a 97% retention rate among first-time students and an overall graduation rate of 56%. Additionally, the university has an average incoming GPA of 3.2 for undergraduate students and 3.4 for graduate students. In terms of admissions statistics, the acceptance rate is 83%, meaning that out of every 100 applicants only 83 are accepted into the university. The school also offers over 50 online degree programs with flexible schedules to accommodate working adults who cannot attend traditional programs on campus due to their work commitments. Furthermore, Grand Canyon University provides scholarships and financial aid to help cover tuition costs as well as access to career services such as job fairs and resume writing workshops to assist students in finding employment upon graduation.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

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Fall 2022 Wait List

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Fall 2022 High School GPA

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Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

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