Admission & test scores

Grand Canyon University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1006–1113 on the SAT. Grand Canyon University admits 79% of applicants — largely open. 72% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1006–1113middle half of admits
ACT midpoint—admitted students
Acceptance rate79%largely open
First-year retention72%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1006
Average
1077
75th percentile
1113

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1006 and a quarter above 1113. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 73,371.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia 1076 23 55% $8,664
Aurora University Aurora, Illinois 1076 22 81% $29,170
Brenau University Gainesville, Georgia 1079 23 88% $34,027
Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas 1075 20 90% $8,302
Friends University Wichita, Kansas 1080 21 55% $34,192
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana 1080 23 69% $28,733

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Grand Canyon University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Grand Canyon University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1006 and 1113 on the SAT, with an average of 1077. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Grand Canyon University require?
ACT figures are not published for this institution.
How hard is it to get into Grand Canyon University?
Grand Canyon University admits 79% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 72% return for a second year.
Does Grand Canyon University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.