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Gonzaga University

Spokane, WAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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82%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$35,119
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
5.2K
Students
Medium campus body
$66,525
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Gonzaga University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Spokane, WA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
5.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading600 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math590 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 31
1typical 50% range36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing27% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,919
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,955
Earnings 5yr: $131,616
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,512
Earnings 5yr: $114,331
Debt: $27,000
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,566
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,155
Earnings 5yr: $101,957
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,495
Earnings 5yr: $93,949
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,090
Earnings 5yr: $112,420
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,037
Earnings 5yr: $99,130
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,396
Earnings 5yr: $96,389
Debt: $24,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,155
Earnings 5yr: $96,703
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,816
Earnings 5yr: $86,247
Debt: $23,664
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,461
Earnings 5yr: $89,280
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,942
Earnings 5yr: $85,891
Debt: $25,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,459
Earnings 5yr: $92,893
Debt: $23,250
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,303
Earnings 5yr: $71,779
Debt: $23,124
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,061
Earnings 5yr: $93,627
Debt: $22,500
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,912
Earnings 5yr: $90,272
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,558
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,375
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,648
Earnings 5yr: $63,166
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,977
Earnings 5yr: $71,987
Debt: $26,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$35,119
In-State Tuition$55,480
Out-of-State Tuition$55,480
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

14%
Pell Grants
36%
Take Loans
85%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$66,525
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$78,892

Completion Signals

86%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$221/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

47%
Men
53%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$128,656
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