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Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $32,750
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $89,110
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Gonzaga University is a private nonprofit college in Spokane, WA with 5,198 undergraduates. It admits 82% of applicants, and admitted students average 1335 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $32,750 per year ($24,657 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $89,110 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,530
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,239
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–700
200800
SAT Math590–680
200800
ACT Composite27–31
136
What Gonzaga University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $75,461
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $57,250
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$24,657
- $30–48k$21,926
- $48–75k$23,254
- $75–110k$28,852
- $110k+$41,049
Get a personal estimate with Gonzaga University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $89,110
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,198
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White62%
- Hispanic14%
- Black1%
- Asian7%
Gonzaga University FAQ
What is Gonzaga University's acceptance rate?+
Gonzaga University admits 82% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Gonzaga University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1335.
What ACT score do you need for Gonzaga University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–31.
Is Gonzaga University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Gonzaga University?+
In Fall 2023, 9,530 students applied to Gonzaga University and 7,239 were admitted; 1,254 enrolled.
Does Gonzaga University consider legacy status?+
No. Gonzaga University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Gonzaga University require an essay?+
Gonzaga University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Gonzaga University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $75,461 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,750.
What is Gonzaga University's graduation rate?+
86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 235316 · How we use this data
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