Spokane, Washington · Private Non-Profit ·City

Gonzaga University

Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 73% value

81.7% Acceptance $35,119 Avg net price 86.3% Graduate $78,892 Median earnings 5,198 Students

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At a glance

Basics

Type: Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
Enrollment: 5,198 students
Women / Men: 53.4% / 46.6%

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 81.7%
SAT (mid 50%): 1190–1380
ACT (mid 50%): 27–31

Cost

Avg net price: $35,119
Sticker price: $73,178
Tuition (in-state): $55,480
Tuition (out-of-state): $55,480

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 86.3%
Retention rate: 92.9%
Median earnings (10y): $78,892
Median debt: $24,454 (~$265/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants: 14.4%
Take federal loans: 35.6%

All majors at Gonzaga University

58 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major	Program signal
Business/Commerce, General	15.4%
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	11.5%
Business Administration, Management and Operations	8.0%
Law	5.9%
Psychology, General	5.0%
Accounting and Related Services	4.8%
Biology, General	4.4%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other	3.2%
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	2.8%
Mechanical Engineering	2.5%
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences	2.3%
Educational Administration and Supervision	2.1%
Political Science and Government	2.1%
Computer Science	2.0%
Criminology	2.0%
Sociology	1.7%
Communication and Media Studies	1.7%
Education, General	1.6%
Civil Engineering	1.6%
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	1.5%
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	1.2%
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	1.2%
Economics	1.1%
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	1.1%
History	1.0%
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	0.9%
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	0.9%
International Relations and National Security Studies	0.9%
Theological and Ministerial Studies	0.8%
Journalism	0.8%
English Language and Literature, General	0.8%
Taxation	0.8%
Special Education and Teaching	0.7%
Mathematics	0.7%
Philosophy	0.6%
Applied Mathematics	0.5%
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	0.5%
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	0.5%
Engineering, General	0.5%
Computer Engineering	0.4%
Industrial Engineering	0.4%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	0.2%
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	0.2%
Chemistry	0.2%
Dance	0.2%
Physics	0.2%
Music	0.2%
Education, Other	0.1%
Religion/Religious Studies	0.1%
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	0.1%
Fine and Studio Arts	0.1%
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	0.1%
Area Studies	Listed
Information Science/Studies	Listed
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Listed
Mathematics and Computer Science	Listed
Data Analytics	Listed
Human Resources Management and Services	Listed

Cost & ROI

Is Gonzaga University worth it?

Pay $35,119/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $78,892 ten years out — about 2.2× the annual cost. Value grade: C.

Avg net price: $35,119/yr
Median earnings: $78,892/yr (10y out)
Median debt: $24,454~$265/mo
4-year est. cost: $140,476net of aid

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gonzaga University's acceptance rate?

Gonzaga University admits 81.7% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1190–1380 range on the SAT.

How much does Gonzaga University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $35,119. The sticker price before any aid is $73,178, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $140,476.

How much debt do Gonzaga University graduates have?

Graduates leave Gonzaga University with a median federal student loan balance of $24,454, which works out to about $265 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 35.6% of students take federal loans.

Is Gonzaga University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Gonzaga University graduates earn a median of $78,892 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.2× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Gonzaga University a value grade of C.

What SAT score do you need for Gonzaga University?

Admitted students score 1190–1380 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Gonzaga University?

86.3% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Gonzaga University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 92.9%.

What are the most popular majors at Gonzaga University?

58 programs are listed in federal data; 52 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Gonzaga University is Business/Commerce, General (15.4%), followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (11.5%).

What percent of Gonzaga University students receive financial aid?

14.4% of Gonzaga University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 35.6% take federal student loans.

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