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Gonzaga University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Spokane, WA🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Located in Spokane, Washington, this private university enrolls 7,253 students and admits about 82% of applicants. Business and Marketing is the largest field, accounting for 27% of degrees. The school reports an 86% six-year graduation rate and a 93% first-year retention rate. Graduates earn a median of $78,892 ten years after entry, with an average net price of $38,727 after financial aid.

Acceptance rate
81.7%
Enrollment
7,253
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
86%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1190 – 1380
ACT (composite)
27 – 31
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$20,833
family income
$30–48k
$23,112
family income
$48–75k
$25,106
family income
$75–110k
$33,949
family income
$110k+
$42,668
family income
14% receive Pell grants
36% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Gonzaga University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
27.2%
Biology
10.1%
Psychology
9.6%
Social Sciences
8.6%
Engineering
8.3%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$78,892
Earnings (6 yr)
$66,525
Completion
86%
Retention
93%
Median debt
$24,454

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Gonzaga University?

Gonzaga University has an acceptance rate of 81.7%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Gonzaga University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1190 and 1380 on the SAT. The ACT range is 27–31.

How much does Gonzaga University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $20,833 per year, rising to $42,668 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Gonzaga University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.