Overview


Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA, USA
Private
4 Year
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
Virtual Tour
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
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$24,865
$30k - $48k
$25,802
$48k - $75k
$29,034
$75k - $110k
$33,156
$110k+
$37,136
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
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$43,832
$30k - $48k
$45,347
$48k - $75k
$40,628
$75k - $110k
$30,318
$110k+
$25,074
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
In-State Students
47%
Out-Of-State Students
51%
13%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1288
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
600
75th
710
Reading
25th
610
75th
700
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
36
Top 25%
71
Top 50%
95
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
2-19 Students
37%
20-39 Students
59%
40-99 Students
3%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
65
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ✓ |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
49%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
46%
US National: 44%54%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
47%
Out-Of-State Students
51%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
32
Ethnicity
African American
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Hispanic
13%
White
64%
Multiracial
7%
Unknown
3%
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
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI transferred for University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho to go to a more demanding school like Gonzaga University. Gonzaga thrives off of the success of it's students. The teachers care and although this school requires a lot of work, the fulfillment will be something to rejoice because this school fills you will knowledge and sets a students up for success with it's high expectations.
Arlene from Vancouver, WA
As a current engineering student I enjoy my class but have become a bit disillusioned by what it means to receive a liberal arts education. The Jesuit approach to education is excellent and incredibly beneficial, but some professors definitely have a Catholic bias that comes across in classes such as history and as a non-Christian it can be a little weird at times. Overall though the classes are informative and the small class sizes offered by GU are wonderful
Kaiti
As an engineering student, I have a full schedule: maxed out at 18 credits. Even after maxing out, I decided to join a few music classes which you must fill out forms to be able to take the class, and then a fee waiver (or else you have to pay several thousand as an overload fee). The classes are quite educational; I am learning a lot. The only thing I hate is the religion classes.
Greg from Honolulu, HI
Gonzaga challenges students in a way that they have never known. Professors expect a lot and there are few easy A classes here. You should expect to work hard, but professors are very fair and don't expect too much. I have learned so much about numerous different subjects as well as through experiences outside of the classroom. Additionally, with the core requirements, students are required to take a few classes in religion and philosophy as well as some other categories, regardless of major. This helps to create a student who is well-rounded and can articulate the teachings of Kant, even if an engineering major.
Emily
Gonzaga University not only has amazing academics and a beastly basketball program to offer; It also has faculty that respects its students and cares about their success. Having quality teachers really boosts your education, and the faculty at Gonzaga will put time into your understanding and achievement.
McKenzie from Woodinville, WA
Gonzaga is an amazing school I couldn't be any happier. Most professors are super cool and you really feel at home here. The food isn't bad, you get a quality education, and the school really focuses on not just giving you a piece of paper that constitutes as a degree but also on getting you internships/jobs.
Kaitlynn from Spokane, WA
This is a great campus. clean, friendly, beautiful :)
Catholic school girl from San Diego, CA
The teachers make sure to come in any time to meet with you if you are having trouble, even if it doesn't relate to class. They are very understanding and will work with you in order to help you succeed.
Julia from Spokane, WA
My classes have challenged me to think critically and to view the world in new ways. I have developed a passion for knowledge and a thirst for social justice. I am challenged daily by the people around me which has led to exponential personal and spiritual growth.
Anna
The classes are small enough, but not too small. You really develop strong relationships with your professors and fellow classmates, and rarely do you walk out of class with that feeling of well that was a waste, I might as well have slept in.
Alexa from Haiku, HI
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