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| Location | Spokane, Washington |
| Online | gonzaga.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Situated in Spokane, Washington's second-largest city, Gonzaga University is a private Jesuit institution established in 1887. The 152-acre urban campus combines historic brick buildings with modern facilities along the Spokane River, located in the University District near downtown. Gonzaga maintains selective admission standards and is recognized for its business, engineering, and liberal arts programs, with the School of Business Administration and the School of Engineering and Applied Science serving as academic anchors. The university requires undergraduate students to live on campus for their first two years, providing traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing options. While Gonzaga fields Division I athletic teams in multiple sports, the men's basketball program has achieved national prominence, consistently competing in the NCAA tournament as part of the West Coast Conference.
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Gonzaga is rated within the top 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Gonzaga University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#169 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#133 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Washington
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Washington
#441 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1220/1410 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,382 |
| Other Fees | $960 |
| Room and Board | $15,080 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,287 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,249 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 29% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235316 IPEDS survey data for Gonzaga University.
Current students may use the Gonzaga University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025