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Gonzaga University
Most applicants get into Gonzaga University — 81.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Gonzaga University sits in Spokane proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $121,512 four years out. Faculty pay averages $132,432 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 5,198 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 92.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1220 and 1410 — above the WA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Gonzaga University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1220–1410 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Gonzaga University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 620 | 660 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 655 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Gonzaga University received 9,530 applications and admitted 7,239 (76%), with 1,254 enrolling.
How Gonzaga University compares
| Gonzaga University | Washington median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 81.7% | 83.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $55,480 | $19,614 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $78,892 | $62,092 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Gonzaga University student earns $78,892 — 27% above the Washington median of $62,092 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Gonzaga University lists tuition at $55,480 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Gonzaga University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $55,480 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Gonzaga University enrolls 5,198 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Gonzaga University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
86.3% of Gonzaga University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 31.4 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $55,480 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Gonzaga University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $121,512 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $106,155 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $96,396 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,155 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,816 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,942 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $84,459 |
| Political Science and Government | $74,303 |
| Economics | $74,061 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $73,558 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $69,977 |
| Criminology | $68,190 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $67,348 |
| Education, Other | $65,381 |
| Journalism | $62,743 |
| Sociology | $62,626 |
| Psychology, General | $61,533 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $60,015 |
| Mathematics | $59,723 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $59,151 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $58,772 |
| Biology, General | $55,707 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $53,458 |
Median earnings for these 23 Gonzaga University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $78,892 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 21 additional Gonzaga University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Gonzaga University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1220–1410 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 81.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Gonzaga University's acceptance rate?
76% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,239 admitted from 9,530 applicants.
How much does Gonzaga University cost?
At Gonzaga University, published tuition is $55,480 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Gonzaga University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Gonzaga University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $78,892 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Washington
- Northwest University — 83.2% admitted
- Pacific Lutheran University — 78% admitted
- University of Puget Sound — 72.3% admitted
- Seattle Pacific University — 83.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.