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Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington 99258-0001

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Gonzaga University is a private institution in Spokane with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1316, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

87% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,892 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,371.

Established
1887
Motto
Ad majorem Dei gloriam
Mascot
Spike the Bulldog
Type
Private liberal arts university
Division
Division I

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76%Acceptance
1316SAT Avg
5,098Students
12:1Student:Faculty
87%Grad Rate
$78,892Earnings 10yr
$36,371Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Gonzaga University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1316

Reading & WritingMid: 650
620710
MathMid: 645
600700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1316

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$53,500
Room & Board$15,080
Books & Supplies$1,382
Total Cost of Attendance$69,290
Average Net Price$36,371
Median Debt at Graduation$24,454
Monthly Payment (10yr)$259

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,364
$30–48K$22,330
$48–75K$25,096
$75–110K$35,623
$110K+$43,615

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$36,371

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (73)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,098
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 1%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 7%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate86.9%
Freshman Retention93.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$66,525
8 Years$76,082
10 Years$78,892

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,600
Men
$73,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#98
Forbes
#153
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#211

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

124High

Estimated from WA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K
230 mi(399 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
291 mi(504 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
549 mi(952 min)

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