- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–700 reading and writing, 590–680 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–31 composite
- Average net price: $40,295 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Gonzaga University reported: an acceptance rate of 82% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 27–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Gonzaga University reviews each application.
Gonzaga University GPA requirements
Gonzaga University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Gonzaga University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Gonzaga University acceptance rate
Gonzaga University admitted 7,155 of 8,759 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Gonzaga University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Spokane, Washington, with 5,281 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Gonzaga University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 600 | 650 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 640 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 25 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1335 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Gonzaga University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Gonzaga University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $40,295 a year at Gonzaga University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Gonzaga University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Gonzaga University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Gonzaga University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Gonzaga University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Gonzaga University students have?
The middle 50% of Gonzaga University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–700 in reading and writing and 590–680 in math; ACT composite 27–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is Gonzaga University's acceptance rate?
Gonzaga University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,155 of 8,759 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Gonzaga University?
A lot: Gonzaga University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Gonzaga University?
Check Gonzaga University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Gonzaga University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 22% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Gonzaga University?
Gonzaga University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Gonzaga University consider legacy status?
No. Gonzaga University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Gonzaga University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $40,295 a year at Gonzaga University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Gonzaga University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Gonzaga University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Sources
- College Navigator: Gonzaga UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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