Gonzaga University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
75.96%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.32%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,217
SAT Scores
1,315
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,887 students have applied and 6,895 students have allowed to admit to Gonzaga University (Acceptance rate: 69.74%). Gonzaga's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.65 % where 1,217 students have finally enrolled out of 6,895 admitted students.
Gonzaga acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as City University of Seattle and Bastyr University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 83.57%).
Gonzaga enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 15.16%).
How to Apply to Gonzaga University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Gonzaga. Gonzaga offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Gonzaga and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Gonzaga University is 1,315 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Gonzaga University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,230). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | 1,315 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,230 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington | 1,180 | 74 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Gonzaga University, 342 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,315 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 660 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 660 | 710 |
| Total | 1,210 | 1,320 | 1,410 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Gonzaga University, 158 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 25 | 29 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 30 |
Gonzaga Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Gonzaga University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |