by social mobility, research, and promoting public service.
In 2021, the university acceptance rate was 76.9%, and, of those admitted, 23% enrolled. The freshman retention rate was 61%.
== LGBTQ issues ==
In 2015, the ACLU of Arizona advocated on behalf of two Grand Canyon University employees whose same-sex spouses were denied health insurance and other employee spouse benefits. In response, Grand Canyon University changed its policy to allow employees in same-sex marriages to receive equal marriage benefits, and reiterated its "sincerely held religious belief that marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman."
The College of Theology does not outright ban LGBTQ students, but theology students are required to follow a code of conduct that prohibits sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage.
== Notable alumni ==
Anthony Birchak, wrestler and mixed martial artist
Henry Cejudo, mixed martial artist
Bill Engvall, comedian
Efrain Escudero, wrestler and mixed martial artist
Tiffany Espensen, actress
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