Student Body / Enrollment
What is the total enrollment?
7,306
What is Gonzaga's undergraduate student population?
5,172
What is the size of your incoming freshmen class?
1,254 (Fall 2023)
What is your average class size?
22
Student body ratio?
47% male / 52% female / 1% non-binary
In-State vs. Out-of-State students?
49% : 51%
Students from over 200 miles away?
82%
Do you have to be Catholic to attend Gonzaga?
No. Students of all faith backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Approximately 41% of our students are Catholic, and daily masses are well-attended. The University also sponsors an Islamic prayer center, a weekly non-denominational worship service, a variety of religious clubs and organizations. We have 32 faiths represented on campus.
What is your percentage of students-of-color?
Approximately 30% of Gonzaga's undergraduate population comes from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. The Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) offers many programs and support services for the student body.
Admissions
What is the average GPA of incoming students?
3.7 (unweighted)
Mid-50% range 3.47-3.91 (Unweighted)
Is Gonzaga test optional?
Yes, Gonzaga is test optional. Gonzaga University will not require an SAT or ACT score for those applying for college admission. We will continue to review applications holistically, as described below. Students applying without a test have access to everything available to test-takers: admission, automatic merit scholarships, direct admission to nursing, the Honors Program, and other Gonzaga scholarships.
What is the average SAT score for admitted students?
Mid-50% range 1250-1410
What is the average ACT score for admitted students?
Mid-50% range 28-32
What is your acceptance rate?
67% (Average 2018-2020)
What are your application dates and deadlines for first-year students?
Fall Early Action (EA) Deadline: November 15
Regular Decision (RD) Deadline: February 1
EA Fall Admission Decision Notification: Late December
RD Fall Admission Decision Notification: Late February
Spring Application Deadline: November 15
Spring Admission Decision Notification: Rolling
Learn more about our Fall and Spring deadlines for first-year and transfer students
What are your admission requirements?
Please visit our Admission Requirements page for high school applicants, or the Transfer page for more information.
*Our Nursing major is considered a “direct-entry” program at Gonzaga, meaning that a student must declare the major on the application to be considered for that program. Nursing applicants must apply Early Action (Nov. 15) to be considered.
Does Gonzaga accept dual enrollment and/or Running Start Credit?
Yes. Review Gonzaga's Transfer Agreements & Transfer Credit Policies to learn more.
To receive college credit for Running Start and Dual Enrollment courses, please arrange to have an official transcript from the institution awarding credit forwarded to the Office of Admission. This can be done after you have confirmed enrollment. Although we will accept most courses taken at other regionally accredited institutions, credit transfer evaluations are done on a course-by-course basis. Review our Transfer Credit Database* to learn how credits transfer from other colleges/universities.
*The equivalencies contained within the database serve as a guide to understanding how transfer credit may be accepted from other regionally accredited institutions. This database is ever-changing and course equivalencies listed in the guide are subject to change without notice. Students are encouraged to verify transfer equivalencies with the Office of Admission in advance.
How does Gonzaga view an applicant who may be disciplined by their school for peaceful and lawful activism?
Please review our Statement on Peaceful, Lawful Activism by Applicants, Students, Faculty and Staff.
Did I actually submit my Common Application?
View this step-by-step guide to make sure your application was submitted to Gonzaga.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
What percentage of students receive scholarships and/or grants?
99%
How much does it cost to attend Gonzaga?
Full-time (12-18 credits) Undergraduate Tuition: $47,560 per year
Part-time: $1,585 per credit hour
Meal Plan - $6,270 per year
Double occupancy room - $6,922 per year (weighted average of room options)
Miscellaneous Fees, Books, and Supplies: Varies
Learn more about Gonzaga's estimated costs
What is the average freshman financial aid package?
$35,911
What is Gonzaga's FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) code?
003778
When do I submit my FAFSA?
FAFSA Filing Priority Consideration Dates:
The FAFSA should be available in December. We encourage families to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after it becomes available.
First-year students: February 1 (priority)
Transfer Students: March 1
Can I get a part-time job while attending school full-time?
The Gonzaga Student Employment Office serves students seeking part-time employment during the academic year and full-time employment during the summer. Both on- and off-campus jobs are awarded as part of the financial aid package. However, many other on-campus job opportunities are available regardless of financial need (for example with Sodexo food services and/or individual departments).
What kind of scholarships does Gonzaga offer?
We offer both merit-based scholarships and need based scholarships. Learn more about undergraduate scholarship opportunities.
Academics
What is your student-to-faculty ratio?
12:1
What academic programs does Gonzaga offer?
Gonzaga offers 80+ fields of study, 24 master's degrees, four doctoral degrees and a juris doctorate.
Explore our undergraduate programs here
How many full-time faculty members work at Gonzaga?
464
What percentage of your faculty have Ph.D.s or terminal degrees?
90%
When do I declare a major? What if I don't know exactly what I want to do?
Many Gonzaga students are not sure about their major field of study when they enter, and others change their minds—especially in their first year. We welcome explorers and have counseling to help students discover a career path. Students normally have until the end of their sophomore year to declare a major. Many students change majors after they are enrolled. Some fields (like nursing, engineering, and education) are less flexible than others.
*Our nursing program is direct-entry, so students interested in nursing must declare the major on their application and apply by Nov. 15 (Non-Binding, Early Action) to be considered for that program.
Does Gonzaga have core curriculum requirements for all students?
Yes. All students, regardless of their major, must complete the University Core Curriculum. Students may spread out the Core over their four years at Gonzaga, but most take both English classes, speech and their first philosophy class during the first year.
Outcomes
What is the four-year graduation rate at Gonzaga?
80% (2016 cohort) | National Average 41%
What is Gonzaga's retention rate?
94% (2022-2023)
What percentage of your students are employed after graduation?
95% (2021-2023, 3-year average) are employed, in graduate school, or in service opportunities 6-months after graduation (NACE Standards)
#1 in the state of Washington for graduates finding jobs (Zippia.com)
What are Gonzaga's top 10 employers (via LinkedIn)?
Gonzaga University, Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, US Army, Providence Health & Services, Spokane Public Schools, Nordstrom, University of Washington, and Nike are Gonzaga's top employers. With such a geographically diverse student body, there are over 2,000 employers that have hired Zags from around the world.
What percentage of Gonzaga students study abroad?
63%
Find out more about rankings and recognition here.
Clery Act
The Office of Campus Security and Public Safety coordinates efforts to maintain federal Clery Act compliance. Access to Clery crime information and university safety procedures can be found at gonzaga.edu/clery. A paper copy of the report is available upon request at 509-313-2224.