Gonzaga University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $63,800 within 10 years; strong 86% graduation rate.
About This School
Gonzaga University is a private nonprofit institution located in Spokane, Washington with approximately 5,198 undergraduate students enrolled. Gonzaga University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $35,119 per year. The graduation rate is 86%, and the typical graduate earns $63,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Gonzaga University (GU) is a private Jesuit university in Spokane, Washington, United States. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Founded in 1887 by Joseph Cataldo, a Sicilian-born priest and Jesuit missionary, the university is named after the young Jesuit saint Aloysius Gonzaga. The campus houses 105 buildings on 152 acres of grassland alongside the Spokane River, in a residential setting a half-mile (800 m) from downtown Spokane.
This is a strong option for students who want a tight-knit, mission-driven university with real staying power — a 94% freshman retention rate and 87% graduation rate signal that students who enroll actually finish. The financial picture is reasonable: median debt of $20,500 is modest, and median earnings of $63,800 a decade out suggest graduates land on solid footing. The 76% acceptance rate means admission isn't a long shot for most competitive applicants, though the $36,371 average net price is still a significant annual commitment worth running through your own aid estimate before deciding.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,198 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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