Grand Canyon University
- Private
Grand Canyon University: international tuition 16,500 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 32,702 USD, acceptance rate 78.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students.
GCU has scholarships for international on-campus undergraduates, based on academic achievement. The pages do not describe need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 78.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 518–580, Math 488–533, ACT 20–22. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 32,702 USD, before any scholarship. There is 1 scholarship, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Cost checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Grand Canyon University?
International tuition is 16,500 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 32,702 USD.
Does Grand Canyon University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. GCU has scholarships for international on-campus undergraduates, based on academic achievement. The pages do not describe need-based aid for international students.
What is the acceptance rate at Grand Canyon University?
The acceptance rate is 78.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Maddie Grace Vlogs2025Vlog
- Grand Canyon University2026Campus tour
- Mahogany’s Spotlight2024Vlog
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Tuition and cost for a year
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VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says international students apply with unofficial transcripts, but it does not state whether merit is considered automatically with admission or needs a separate application. So it is unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission for international students ignores ability to pay. They only list proof of financial capability as a requirement, so no conclusion is possible.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention CSS Profile or a separate international aid form. They only say to apply for scholarships with transcripts, so this is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
GCU International Student Scholarships (on-campus undergraduate)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The passage only describes a range of scholarships for international students without naming this specific scholarship, so it does not directly confirm eligibility for this particular award.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Typical minimum English scores
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data