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Gonzaga University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Gonzaga University
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Gonzaga University is a private university in Spokane, Washington, with about 5,200 undergraduates. It admitted 81.7% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $55,480 a year before aid.

What Gonzaga costs

Gonzaga University charges $55,480 a year in published tuition and fees, about $27,740 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $73,178 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $34,331 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Gonzaga

For fall 2024, Gonzaga University received 8,759 applications and admitted 7,155 students, and 1,251 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1190 and 1380.

What Gonzaga students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Gonzaga University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business / Commerce251
Psychology109
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse89
Biology / Biological Sciences62
Computer Science58
Accounting57
Mechanical Engineering44
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology43

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Gonzaga University's acceptance rate? 81.7% for fall 2024: 7,155 of 8,759 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Gonzaga University? $55,480 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Gonzaga University? About 5,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Gonzaga University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1190–1380.

What is the campus setting at Gonzaga University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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