Gonzaga Admission Requirements

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Gonzaga Admission Overview

Gonzaga admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Gonzaga admitted 81.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.67 GPA (A-) and SAT 1190-1380 / ACT 27-31. Gonzaga is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Gonzaga is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Gonzaga Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

81.7%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Gonzaga acceptance rate is 81.7%. Last year, 7,155 of 8,759 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in Washington.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Gonzaga and can you get accepted?

Gonzaga is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Gonzaga University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.67. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Gonzaga GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.67

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.67

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Gonzaga typically have around a 3.67 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Gonzaga is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #5 in Washington for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Gonzaga University freshmen
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

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Gonzaga SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1190-1380

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 590
Composite 1190

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 700
Math 680
Composite 1380

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Gonzaga typically score around a 1290 SAT (middle 50% 1190–1380) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 87th percentile nationally. Gonzaga ranks #5 in the state of Washington and #224 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1190 to 1380

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Gonzaga is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Gonzaga University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1380+	Above 75th	>90%
1290 to 1380	Avg +	82%-90%
1190 to 1290	Avg -	71%-82%
Below 1190	Below mid-50	<71%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Gonzaga ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

27-31

Freshmen reporting ACT

22%

25th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 24
Composite 27

75th Percentile Scores

English 33
Math 30
Composite 31

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Gonzaga typically have around a 29 ACT (mid-50 27–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 91st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Gonzaga places #4 among colleges in Washington and #196 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 27 to 31

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Gonzaga without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 29.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Gonzaga University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
31+	Above 75th	>90%
29 to 31	Avg +	82%-90%
27 to 29	Avg -	71%-82%
Below 27	Below mid-50	<71%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Gonzaga University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,847	3,848	8,759
Accepted	3,946	3,163	7,155
Acceptance Rate	81%	82%	82%
Enrolled	670	576	1,251
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	17%	18%	17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Gonzaga University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

154

Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Gonzaga University is $60.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Gonzaga University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Gonzaga is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 81.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.67 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1190-1380); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025