Gonzaga University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Spokane, WA
5.0 1 review

#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington

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Overview

Total enrollment

7,470

Location Spokane, Washington
Website gonzaga.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#180

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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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Ratings

Gonzaga is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Gonzaga University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1190/1380
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 27/31
GPA 3.67

Acceptance Rate

81.7%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 17.5%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$55,480

Costs for Gonzaga University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$55,480
Books and Supplies		$1,124
Other Fees		$1,100
Room and Board		$15,730
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,359
Total One Year Cost		$77,793

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$61,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

83% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Gonzaga University are Business, Social Sciences, and Engineering. 29% of students major in Business, 12% in Social Sciences, and 9% in Engineering.