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Gonzaga University

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Spokane, WA

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Gonzaga University, in Spokane, WA, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 5,198 students. Gonzaga University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 82%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $121,512/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate82%
SAT range1190–1380
ACT range27–31
Undergrads5,198
Yield (admits who enroll)18%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$73,178
4-year grad rate87%
Median earnings, 10yr out$78,892

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Gonzaga University weighs your application

From Gonzaga University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityNot considered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Important
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans36%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out85%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$67,348/yr
Biology, General$55,707/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$96,396/yr
Business/Commerce, General$84,459/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$73,558/yr
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$69,977/yr
Journalism$62,743/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$121,512/yr
Education
Education, Other$65,381/yr
Special Education and Teaching$58,772/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$106,155/yr
Mechanical Engineering$93,816/yr
Civil Engineering$86,942/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$59,151/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$95,155/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$59,723/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$60,015/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$61,533/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$74,303/yr
Economics$74,061/yr
Criminology$68,190/yr
Sociology$62,626/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$53,458/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,004
Typical room charge$7,234
Typical board charge$6,860

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Gonzaga University look for in applicants?

Per Gonzaga University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Gonzaga University's acceptance rate?

Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA admits approximately 82% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Gonzaga University?

Admitted students at Gonzaga University typically score between 1190–1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Gonzaga University?

Admitted students at Gonzaga University typically score between 27–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Gonzaga University cost?

Gonzaga University's total cost of attendance is reported at $73,178 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Gonzaga University require students to live on campus?

No -- Gonzaga University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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