# Gonzaga University

Private nonprofit college in Spokane, WA. IPEDS ID 235316.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/gonzaga-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/gonzaga-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 82% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $35,119 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 86%; beats 100% of WA colleges and 94% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $78,892; beats 100% of WA colleges and 92% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,833 |
| 30-48k | $23,112 |
| 48-75k | $25,106 |
| 75-110k | $33,949 |
| 110k+ | $42,668 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.12 years on average (78% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $78,892 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $73,178
- Tuition and fees: $55,480
- Housing and meals: $15,080; books: $1,382

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 600–700; SAT math: 590–680; ACT: 27–31 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 9,530 applicants, 7,239 admitted, 1,254 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 82%, ACT 27–31 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 76%, ACT 26–31 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (44 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $76,636 | $121,512 | $27,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $81,435 | $106,155 | not reported |
| Accounting | $69,440 | $96,396 | $24,250 |
| Nursing | $84,466 | $95,155 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,819 | $93,816 | $23,664 |
| Civil Engineering | $74,355 | $86,942 | $25,000 |
| Business | $54,540 | $84,459 | $23,250 |
| Political Science | $26,915 | $74,303 | $23,124 |
| Economics | $44,845 | $74,061 | $22,500 |
| Communications | $37,799 | $73,558 | $23,375 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $39,013 | $69,977 | $26,000 |
| Criminology | $38,028 | $68,190 | $20,994 |
| Physiology | $33,486 | $67,348 | $25,193 |
| Education, Other | not reported | $65,381 | not reported |
| Journalism | $36,767 | $62,743 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $33,675 | $62,626 | $25,991 |
| Psychology | $33,554 | $61,533 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $28,763 | $60,015 | $24,118 |
| Mathematics | not reported | $59,723 | not reported |
| English | $41,077 | $59,151 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | not reported | $58,772 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $30,819 | $55,707 | $26,496 |
| International Relations | not reported | $53,458 | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $29,859 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | $26,000 |

## Major to career
- Business → Management analyst: median wage $96,840 (Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA), $109,170 (WA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $111,750 (Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA), $124,200 (WA), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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