Gonzaga University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$45,140
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About Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Spokane, Washington. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,537, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 85%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $45,140.
This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$45,140
Avg tuition
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
62% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsRetention Rate Insight
94% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsGraduation Rate Insight
85% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1360
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-30
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1360
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-30
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards8k
Number of Students Enrolled
17%
Online Student Enrollment
11:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
70%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
6%
Unknown
5%
Asian
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Black
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
57%
Socio-economic diversity
15% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
5
Total Online Enrollment
1,317
Percent of Programs Online
93% On-campus
7% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
15%
State Grant Aid
6%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
15%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$49k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.