G
#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington

Gonzaga Admission Requirements

Spokane, Washington

 1 Reviews

Chances of getting into Gonzaga University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
76%
Admission Difficulty for Gonzaga University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Gonzaga and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Gonzaga is 76%.  It ranks #8 in Washington for lowest rate of acceptance. Gonzaga University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,742 out of 8,853 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 19 percent on standardized admission tests. Gonzaga University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.67. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Gonzaga application fee is $50 and applications are due by Aug 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Gonzaga University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 21% of students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Gonzaga SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1210-1380
Applicants Submitting SAT 
21%
SAT Scores for Gonzaga University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 610
SAT Math 25th 600
SAT Composite 25th 1210
SAT Scores for Gonzaga University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 690
SAT Math 75th 690
SAT Composite 75th 1380
Average SAT Score 1300

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Gonzaga University?

Gonzaga University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Gonzaga University score in the top 23 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1210-1380.

Find other colleges with similar SAT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Gonzaga University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1380 and Above Good >86%
1295 to 1380 Avg + 76%-86%
1210 to 1295 Avg - 62%-76%
1125 to 1210 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 1125 Low <47%
Calculate My Chances 
Connect with Gonzaga

Engage with counselors on a personal level to demonstrate your interest in their school and get answers to all of your admissions-related questions.

Sponsored by CollegeVine

Gonzaga ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
27-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
18%
ACT Scores for Gonzaga University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 26
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 27
ACT Scores for Gonzaga University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 30
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Gonzaga?

Gonzaga University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Gonzaga regularly accepts students who score 27 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 15 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 27-31.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Gonzaga University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >86%
29 to 31 Avg + 76%-86%
27 to 29 Avg - 62%-76%
25 to 27 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 25 Low <47%
Calculate My Chances 

Gonzaga GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.67
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Gonzaga University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Gonzaga. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Gonzaga University was 3.67 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Washington for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.67 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Gonzaga accepts 76% of all applicants.

 What do these ratings mean?

Explore more colleges with similar GPA requirements

High School GPA's for admitted Gonzaga University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 1.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 44.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 32.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 5.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 1.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

75% of Gonzaga University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Gonzaga University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 39%
Top 25% of class 75%
Top 50% of class 96%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Gonzaga University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,831 4,022 8,853
Accepted 3,706 3,036 6,742
Acceptance Rate 77% 75% 76%
Enrolled 724 587 1,311
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 19% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
128

Applicants have 128 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Gonzaga University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Gonzaga University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Gonzaga University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Gonzaga University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235316 IPEDS survey data for Gonzaga University.

FAQs

Does Gonzaga University prefer SAT or ACT?

21% of students submit their SAT scores to Gonzaga. 18% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Gonzaga University?

76% of those who apply are granted admission to Gonzaga. Admission competition is and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Gonzaga University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1210 and 1380. 21% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Gonzaga University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 27 and 31. 18% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.