Gonzaga University is a mid-sized liberal arts Jesuit university located in Spokane, WA, the second largest city in the state (700,000 people). Our community will help you discover your unique talents and gifts, as well as inspire you to push for greater equity, justice, and sustainability locally and globally.

Gonzaga’s faculty are ranked the 12th best in the nation for teaching undergraduate students (USNWR 2022). With an average class size of twenty-one, you will get to know your professors and they will help you grow professionally. We offer seventy-five academic majors and programs, and you have until the end of your sophomore year to decide your path of study.

GU’s academic environment  encourages you to learn by doing. Seventy-eight percent of our students participate in academic research, real-world projects, or internships. Ninety-six percent of our students begin jobs, graduate programs, or long-term service within 6 months of graduation.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

December 1

Acceptance Rate

73%

SAT Range

1160-1350

ACT Range

25-30

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$36,880 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$24,983 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

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Student Faculty Ratio

9:1

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Majors

Let's Go Zags!

Gonzaga prides itself on having big school spirit. Everyone associated with the University is proud to be a Zag. Nowhere is this more evident than on game days. Our student cheering section, the Kennel Club, makes the McCarthy Athletic Center one of the toughest places to play in all of college basketball. Once you experience the power of our community, you will be a Zag for life!

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
4%
On Campus
90%
Online
6%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

4,886 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

108

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

12%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

97%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$56,100 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

88%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National

83%