Gonzaga University
PrivateSpokane, WA
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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Gonzaga University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow 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?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Gonzaga University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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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