Overview
Gonzaga University is a Roman Catholic university in eastern Washington state and a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Gonzaga offers 15 undergraduate degrees featuring 52 majors. As a Catholic institution, Gonzaga features daily and Sunday masses at the University Chapel as well as weekly Adoration and Reconciliation services. For athletically inclined students, Gonzaga fields 16 men’s and women’s sports teams and its basketball squads regularly participate in the NCAA Tournament.
Acceptance Rate:
70%
Average Net Price:
$36,880
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1288
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $53,500 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $53,500 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,080 |
| Books and Supplies | $1382 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
77%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
14%
Average Aid Per Year
$27,601
14%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,981
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,320
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
13%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7701
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,981
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$74,779,576
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$60,564,182
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,172
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
42%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,336
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,112
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
9887
Students Applied
66%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
163
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 15 | |
| Other | February 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
13%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1288
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,253
Total Number of Undergrads
5,084
0
100
77%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
88%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
65
Faculty Overview
0
100
49%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
32
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
13%
Student Organizations
112
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
52%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
51%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
navy blue, white, and red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
174
Total Female Athletes
190
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
25
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Gonzaga University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$63,800
Top 5 Cities
Seattle
Spokane
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Gonzaga University
Boeing
Microsoft
Amazon
US Army
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Healthcare Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,000
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
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