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Acceptance Rate History
Grand Canyon University
AZ · Current rate: 60%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60.36% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 77.87% | 29,304 | 22,818 |
| 2021 | 82.84% | 36,861 | 30,534 |
| 2020 | 80.69% | 48,918 | 39,474 |
| 2019 | 76.94% | 37,456 | 28,818 |
| 2018 | 73.2% | 31,958 | 23,392 |
| 2017 | 66.92% | 32,734 | 21,906 |
| 2016 | 56.94% | 34,096 | 19,413 |
| 2015 | 43.2% | 34,475 | 14,893 |
| 2014 | 57.57% | 23,901 | 13,759 |
| 2013 | 54.8% | 15,401 | 8,440 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Grand Canyon University's acceptance rate has increased from 54.8% in 2013 to 60.4% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2026.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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