Acceptance Rate
82%
Avg. SAT
1380
75th percentile
“At Gonzaga, Jesuit ideals fuel a tight-knit community obsessed with hoops and service in Spokane's rugged playground.”
Spokane, WA
Location
Midsize City
Campus Setting
You'll step into Gonzaga's world, founded in 1887 by Jesuit priests who transformed a dusty Spokane plot into a one-room schoolhouse serving the inland Northwest's Native American and settler kids. This legacy shapes a personality that's unpretentious and mission-driven—think collaborative over cutthroat, with faith woven in but never forced on the diverse crowd. Students who thrive here crave meaningful connections, volunteer gigs, and that Zag pride, often outdoorsy types who hike the nearby Selkirks or ski Mt. Spokane on weekends. The midsize city of Spokane offers affordability (rent half of Seattle's) and urban perks like Riverfront Park's gondola rides, but tradeoffs hit hard: isolation from coastal buzz means fewer big-city internships, and brutal, snowy winters test your grit if you're not from the Midwest.
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In Gonzaga's classrooms, expect professors who know your name thanks to the 12:1 ratio—far more intimate than at most publics—leading seminars where you debate ethics in business or dissect patient care in nursing labs. The business school punches above its weight regionally, landing kids into Deloitte gigs, while law and engineering draw Pacific Northwest talent with hands-on projects like sustainable energy designs. Jesuit core courses force you to wrestle with philosophy and theology alongside majors, fostering thinkers over rote memorizers, and service-learning trips to local clinics build real-world chops. Research exists but skews undergrad-friendly rather than lab-marathon intense; if you crave massive federal grants, look to flagships instead.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
5,281 undergrad • 2,189 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
61%
Black / African American
2%
Hispanic / Latino
12%
Asian
6%
Other / Multi-racial
19%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Spokane, WA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Picture your week: Monday theology debate, Wednesday pickup hoops, Friday Kennel Club roar at McCarthey Arena as the Zags chase another NCAA run—basketball isn't a sport here, it's the heartbeat, with students camping out for tickets. Campus hums with 80% undergrads in dorms or themed houses fostering lifelong bonds, from service-focused to outdoors clubs, and over 250 groups mean you'll find your niche, whether swing dancing or mock UN. Traditions like the saintly Zag mascot parade keep it light-hearted and wholesome—Greek life exists but tame, social scene revolves around bonfires, coffee shops, and low-key parties. Positives abound in the friendly, inclusive vibe, but challenges include Spokane's quiet nightlife (think more REI than rave) and those endless gray winters pushing you indoors.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
West Coast Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$19,141
$30K – $48K
$18,292
$48K – $75K
$22,764
$75K – $110K
$32,079
$110K+
$38,548
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
93%
4 Years Graduation Rate
77%
6 Years Graduation Rate
86%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$78,892
93% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Gonzaga University and return in the fall. 77% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 86% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
77%
4-6 years
9%
Non-grad
14%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$49,800
Acceptance
82%
Undergrads
5,281
4-Year Grad Rate
77%
Endowment
$407M
Spokane, WA 99258-0001
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