At a glance
Average net price
$35,119
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
86.3%
Admission rate
82%
Undergrad size
5,198
In-state tuition
$55,480
Out-of-state tuition
$55,480
Cost of attendance
$73,178
Median earnings (10y)
$78,892
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,335
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 92.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (28%), business (27%), social sciences (20%).
- STEM28%
- Health8%
- Business27%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences20%
- Trades & services4%
- Business27.2%~1,412 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.1%~522 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology9.6%~500 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences8.6%~444 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering8.3%~431 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~408 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication5.6%~293 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science5.1%~266 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~229 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English2.0%~106 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.9%~101 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.9%~101 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.5%~78 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~78 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.2%~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 535 | $50,090 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 379 | $77,697 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 315 | $109,524 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 262 | $52,437 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 219 | $26,852 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 190 | $26,151 | $26,496 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 152 | $70,609 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 131 | $59,455 | $24,250 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | Master's | 129 | $61,001 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 115 | $59,977 | $23,664 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 101 | $34,249 | $23,124 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 99 | $28,013 | $25,193 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 89 | $71,511 | $27,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 83 | $34,393 | $20,994 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 81 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 79 | $72,550 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 65 | $29,397 | $23,375 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 65 | $62,156 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 63 | $26,256 | $25,991 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 61 | $41,108 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 60 | $63,318 | $25,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 56 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 55 | $47,366 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 52 | $36,406 | $22,500 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 51 | $59,051 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 51 | $39,800 | $26,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 47 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 45 | $40,575 | $26,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $27,000 |
| Taxation. | Master's | 44 | $69,193 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 43 | $30,368 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 38 | $29,415 | $24,118 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 32 | $64,158 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 29 | $33,359 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 27 | $49,990 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University is a large institution located in Spokane, Washington, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,198 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Gonzaga University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $35,119 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $55,480 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $73,178 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 86.3%, a strong completion outcome. 92.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $78,892 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Gonzaga University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (28% of credentials), business (27% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Gonzaga University accepts 82% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,335. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Spokane, Washington (city), Gonzaga University draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Gonzaga University
Q.How much does Gonzaga University cost?
The average net price at Gonzaga University is $35,119 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $73,178.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Gonzaga University?
Gonzaga University has a 6-year graduation rate of 86.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Gonzaga University?
Gonzaga University admits 82% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Gonzaga University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Gonzaga University graduate earns $78,892 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Gonzaga University?
Published tuition is $55,480 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Gonzaga University located?
Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, Washington (ZIP 99258).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Gonzaga University at their official website.