Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University

#80Private (Jesuit)Urban
7,600
Total Students
5,300
Undergrads
2,300
Graduates
74%
Acceptance
📍 Spokane, WA
🎓 Est. 1887
🌐 Website
📊Admissions
74%
Acceptance Rate
3.5-3.75
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1140-1310
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
25-30
Composite Score
Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

Acceptance Rate Trend

20192020202120222023202420252%23%44%65%86%84.0%82.0%81.0%75.0%76.0%75.0%74.0%

SAT Score Range Trend

(middle 50% of admitted students)

Year25th Percentile75th Percentile
201912101358
202011801330
202112301378
202212651410
202312651410
202412651410

Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
November 15 (Early Action)
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Decision Released
By January 15
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Regular Decision Deadline
February 15
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Decision Released
By April 1

Application Methods

Early Action
Regular Decision
Transfer Admissions
⚖️Fit Profile

👍 Great Fit If You Are:

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Heart-led learners

if you believe education should shape not just your mind but your character, Gonzaga will nurture both.

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Community seekers

if you want professors who know your name, friends who support you deeply, and a culture of mutual care, this school feels like home.

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Students of purpose

if you want to serve others, work in health or education, or create change with empathy, Gonzaga provides the foundation.

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Spiritual-but-open thinkers

if faith matters to you—or even if it just intrigues you—Gonzaga offers space for reflection without imposition.

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Fans of balanced college life

if you want strong academics, Division I sports energy, and a manageable pace of life, this school balances it well.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

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Big-city lovers

Spokane is warm and livable, but it’s not a cultural capital or fast-paced metropolis.

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Hyper-competitive types

Gonzaga is ambitious, but it values collaboration over cutthroat rivalry.

3

Students seeking elite prestige

while respected, Gonzaga doesn’t carry the same name cachet as Ivy or top-tier research schools.

4

STEM purists

there are solid programs, but the school’s heart leans more toward human-centered professions.

5

Rebellious individualists

community is core here; if you resist group values or shared mission, the culture may feel stifling.

📍Campus Location
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👨‍🎓Student Life

☀️ Weather & Climate

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spring

40-65°F (4-18°C)

Mild with rain showers

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summer

65-85°F (18-29°C)

Warm and sunny

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fall

45-70°F (7-21°C)

Crisp with fall foliage

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winter

25-45°F (-4 to 7°C)

Cold with snow

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Four distinct seasons with cold, snowy winters and warm summers

☀️Average 200 sunny days per year

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Demographics

8%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Female
52%
Male
48%

Ethnic Distribution

White
61%
Hispanic
12%
International
8%
Other
7%
MultiRace
5%
Asian
4%
African_american
3%

📚 Popular Majors

Business Administration
Nursing
Psychology
Education
Biology
💰Annual Tuition
In-State$46,200
Out-of-State$46,200
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

Kendall Yards
Garland District

Nearby Areas

Downtown Spokane
2 miles

Vibrant urban area with shops, restaurants, and nightlife

Price Range: $$
Browne's Addition
1.5 miles

Historic neighborhood with eateries and breweries

Price Range: $$$
💸Career Outcomes
$78,892
Median Earnings
89%
Employment Rate
$50,000
Starting Salary
A-
Career Grade

Top Employers

Deloitte
Providence Health
Microsoft
Amazon
Boeing

Top Graduate School Destinations

Gonzaga University School of Law
University of Washington
Washington State University