Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ · Private For-Profit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1006 and 1113 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Grand Canyon University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4,755 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1,583 | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1,021 | |
| 4 | Human Services, General. | 847 | |
| 5 | Special Education and Teaching. | 527 | |
| 6 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 469 | |
| 7 | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 407 | |
| 8 | Social Work. | 364 | |
| 9 | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 334 | |
| 10 | Marketing. | 303 | |
| 11 | Religious Education. | 301 | |
| 12 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 276 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 259 | |
| 14 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 245 | |
| 15 | Accounting and Related Services. | 238 | |
| 16 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 226 | |
| 17 | Biology, General. | 218 | |
| 18 | Homeland Security. | 196 | |
| 19 | Communication and Media Studies. | 192 | |
| 20 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 163 |
Showing top 20 of 54 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Grand Canyon University?
Grand Canyon University has an acceptance rate of 79% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Grand Canyon University?
Admitted students at Grand Canyon University typically score between 1006 and 1113 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Grand Canyon University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Grand Canyon University is approximately $22,472 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Grand Canyon University?
4-year graduation rate data for Grand Canyon University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
