Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington · Private, a midsize city · 5,198 undergraduates
Affiliated with Roman Catholic.
Is it hard to get into Gonzaga?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayRequired
How much does Gonzaga cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $24,657 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,926 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $23,254 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $28,852 |
| Over $110,000 | $41,049 |
- Room and board on campus
- $16,630 a year; $17,702 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,154 a year
- The school's own grants
- 100% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $27,250
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Gonzaga students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do Gonzaga graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do Gonzaga students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to Gonzaga?
- Background
- White 62%, Hispanic 15%, Black 1%, Asian 7%, Two or more 8%, International 5%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 2,990 beds
What do Gonzaga graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 103 | $82,465 | $137,389 | $20,500 |
| Information Science/Studies | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Civil Engineering | 55 | $76,858 | $97,239 | $19,500 |
| Computer Engineering | 22 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 19 | $93,253 | $107,801 | Hidden |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 14 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering, General | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 104 | $75,439 | $100,953 | $21,500 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 127 | $76,355 | $101,480 | $26,125 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 546 | $65,472 | $97,120 | $21,500 |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 160 | $93,623 | $92,174 | $27,000 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 94 | $40,556 | Hidden | $20,500 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 32 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 160 | $37,784 | $73,237 | $19,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 49 | $37,106 | Hidden | $26,250 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 93 | $40,210 | $79,743 | $27,000 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 27 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 62 | $44,023 | $64,590 | $22,250 |
| History | 57 | Hidden | $67,252 | $25,995 |
| Philosophy | 25 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 39 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | 21 | Hidden | $56,723 | Hidden |
| Special Education and Teaching | 22 | Hidden | $74,207 | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare Gonzaga with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: FairTest. Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Gonzaga University. Figures describe past students; check the school's own pages before you apply.
Social sciences