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#3 Best colleges in WashingtonGonzaga University
Spokane, WA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $35,119 a year
Median debt at graduation: $24,454 (all students)
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In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#32 of 1,046
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#53 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#62 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#70 of 1,132
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#114 of 1,829
- Best colleges for business in America#122 of 1,563
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- Best colleges for education in America#110 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#104 of 1,238
- Best colleges in America#194 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#154 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#166 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#156 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#152 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#155 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#151 of 1,187
- Best mid-size colleges in America#86 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#159 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#157 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#154 of 1,116
- Best colleges for music in America#150 of 1,063
- Best colleges for computer science in America#108 of 750
- Best colleges for engineering in America#120 of 749
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#122 of 693
- Best colleges for economics in America#153 of 788
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in America#90 of 367
In Washington
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Washington#1 of 24
- Best colleges for business in Washington#2 of 20
- Best colleges for education in Washington#2 of 20
- Best mid-size colleges in Washington#1 of 9
- Best colleges for nursing in Washington#2 of 16
- Best colleges in Washington#3 of 24
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- Best colleges for accounting in Washington#2 of 15
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Washington#2 of 14
- Best colleges for psychology in Washington#3 of 21
- Best test-optional colleges in Washington#3 of 20
- Best colleges for computer science in Washington#2 of 13
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Washington#2 of 13
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Washington#3 of 19
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Washington#2 of 12
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Washington#3 of 18
- Best colleges for history in Washington#3 of 17
- Best colleges for mathematics in Washington#3 of 17
- Best colleges for art and design in Washington#3 of 16
- Best colleges for chemistry in Washington#3 of 16
- Best colleges for engineering in Washington#3 of 16
- Best colleges for English in Washington#3 of 16
- Best colleges for music in Washington#3 of 16
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Washington#3 of 16
- Best colleges for economics in Washington#3 of 13
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Washington#4 of 13
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.86%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.93%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,335 · ACT 29
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,138
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $73,178 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 5,163 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 47% · Women 53% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 13% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 50% |
| Total students | 7,306 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $35,119 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $73,178 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $24,454 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 86% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 79% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 81% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 85% |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $78,892 |
| Admission rate | 82% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $50 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,193 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 14% |
| Average SAT | 1335 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600–700 |
| SAT math | 590–680 |
| ACT composite | 27–31 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Accounting | |
| Nursing | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Business (general) | |
| Political science | |
| Economics | |
| Communication studies | |
| Public relations | |
| Criminology | |
| Physiology and pathology | |
| Other education | |
| Journalism | |
| Sociology | |
| Psychology | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Mathematics | |
| English | |
| Special education | |
| Biology | |
| International relations |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Area studies, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classics, Computer engineering, Dance, Engineering (general), Fine arts, History, Information science, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Psychology | |
| Social sciences | |
| Engineering |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 2% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $15,730 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · West Coast Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 13%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 59%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $62,214IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 58% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Spokane International Airport (GEG)About 7 miles away · about 15 minutes by car |
| Town population | 230,293Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | SeattleAbout 230 miles away · about 5 hours 15 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 32°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Spokane Felts Field, WA, about 4 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.94 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.47 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Gonzaga University’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 11% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Gonzaga University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $35,119 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Gonzaga University?
- Gonzaga University admitted 82% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Gonzaga University’s graduates do?
- 86% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $78,892; the median federal debt at graduation is $24,454.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 235316
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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