More selective than 65% of Washington colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $73,178. College Scorecard.
Higher than 100% of Washington colleges we cover and 94% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 100% of Washington colleges we cover and 92% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Gonzaga University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 9,530 applicants, Gonzaga University admitted 7,239 and 1,254 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1380 on the SAT or 27–31 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Gonzaga University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Gonzaga University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Gonzaga University took 4.1 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Washington. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,833 | $85,832 | 2.2 years |
| $30–48k | $23,112 | $95,221 | 2.5 years |
| $48–75k | $25,106 | $103,437 | 2.7 years |
| $75–110k | $33,949 | $139,870 | 3.6 years |
| $110k+ | $42,668 | $175,792 | 4.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (78% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($78,892) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $38,673 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Gonzaga University majors, earnings & careers
Gonzaga University offers 44 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Engineering · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
Highest-earning majors at Gonzaga University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $121,512 | $27,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $106,155 | — |
| Accounting | $96,396 | $24,250 |
| Nursing | $95,155 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,816 | $23,664 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,942 | $25,000 |
| Business | $84,459 | $23,250 |
| Political Science | $74,303 | $23,124 |
Quick list of all 44 majors
- Accounting$96,396
- Applied Mathematics—
- Area Studies—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$55,707
- Business$84,459
- Chemistry—
- Civil Engineering$86,942
- Classics—
- Communications$73,558
- Computer Engineering—
- Computer Science$121,512
- Criminology$68,190
- Dance—
- Economics$74,061
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Education, Other$65,381
- Electrical Engineering$106,155
- Engineering—
- English$59,151
- Environmental Science / Conservation$60,015
- History—
- Information Science / Studies—
- International Relations$53,458
- Journalism$62,743
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics$59,723
- Mathematics and Computer Science—
- Mechanical Engineering$93,816
- Music—
- Nursing$95,155
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Physiology$67,348
- Political Science$74,303
- Psychology$61,533
- Public Relations and Advertising$69,977
- Religious Studies—
- Sociology$62,626
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Special Education$58,772
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Spokane
Overall prices in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,494. Housing costs 3% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 17 inches of rain a year, 45 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Spokane County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Spokane County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Gonzaga University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Washington by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | 82% | $35,119 | 86% | $78,892 | This school |
| Seattle University | 77% | $34,662 | 76% | $75,272 | |
| Pacific Lutheran University | 78% | $19,589 | 69% | $66,990 | |
| Whitworth University | 90% | $26,534 | 71% | $58,561 | |
| Seattle Pacific University | 83% | $24,488 | 62% | $64,506 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Gonzaga University would cost you $457 more per year than Seattle University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Gonzaga University, mostly from more Seattle University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$874).
- Gonzaga University gives aided families $597 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Washington resident | Gonzaga University | Seattle University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $55,480 | $56,721 | −$1,241 |
| Books & supplies | $1,382 | $762 | +$620 |
| Housing & meals | $15,080 | $14,748 | +$332 |
| Personal & travel | $4,287 | $3,818 | +$469 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,051 | −$3,925 | +$874 |
| Sticker price | $73,178 | $72,124 | +$1,054 |
| Average grants | −$38,059 | −$37,462 | −$597 |
| You pay | $35,119 | $34,662 | +$457 |
“+” means Gonzaga University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Gonzaga University
What is the Gonzaga University acceptance rate?
Gonzaga University accepts 82% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 7,239 of 9,530 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1380 on the SAT or 27–31 on the ACT.
How much does Gonzaga University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $73,178 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $35,119 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $20,833 and families earning $110k+ pay $42,668.
How much do Gonzaga University graduates earn?
Former Gonzaga University students earn a median $78,892 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Gonzaga University graduation rate?
86% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 93% return for their second year.
How long does a Gonzaga University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Gonzaga University costs about $103,437 after grants ($25,106 a year for 4.1 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $78,892 ten years after starting, $38,673 more than high school graduates in Washington ($40,219), so the cost is repaid in 2.7 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Gonzaga University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/gonzaga-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).