More selective than 65% of Washington colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Gonzaga University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Gonzaga University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Gonzaga University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 700 |
| SAT math | 590 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1190 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Gonzaga University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 600–700 | 590–680 | 27–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | 620–710 | 600–700 | 26–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Gonzaga University compared with other Washington colleges?
Gonzaga University has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Washington colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 39% | 85% | $14,091 |
| 4 | University of Puget Sound | 72% | 68% | $38,394 |
| 5 | Seattle University | 77% | 76% | $34,662 |
| 6 | Pacific Lutheran University | 78% | 69% | $19,589 |
| 7 | Gonzaga University | 82% | 86% | $35,119 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | 83% | 63% | $10,163 |
| 9 | Northwest University | 83% | 71% | $22,288 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University | 83% | 62% | $24,488 |
| 11 | Washington State University | 87% | 61% | $14,971 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Washington colleges →
Who enrolls at Gonzaga University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Gonzaga University admissions questions
What is the Gonzaga University acceptance rate?
Gonzaga University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,239 of 9,530 applicants were admitted.
Does Gonzaga University require the SAT or ACT?
Gonzaga University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Gonzaga University?
The middle 50% of Gonzaga University enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1380 on the SAT and 27–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Gonzaga University?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,254 of 7,239).
Is Gonzaga University getting harder to get into?
Gonzaga University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Gonzaga University overview