Spokane, Washington · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Gonzaga University is a private Jesuit university in Spokane, Washington, United States, founded in 1887 by Joseph Cataldo. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees through its College of Arts and Sciences and six schools, including business, education, engineering and applied science, law, nursing and human physiology, and leadership studies.
Students Love Their School Teams
Ranked #2 in Students Love Their School Teams (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Most Engaged in Community Service
Ranked #7 in Most Engaged in Community Service (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Students Get Outside
Ranked #11 in Students Get Outside (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
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E 502 Boone Ave, Spokane, Washington, 99258-0001
Visit University SiteFriendliest Students
Ranked #12 in Friendliest Students (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Green Colleges
Ranked #18 in Green Colleges (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Town-Gown Relations
Ranked #19 in Town-Gown Relations (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Great Financial Aid
Ranked #20 in Great Financial Aid (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Health Services
Ranked #24 in Best Health Services (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Happiest Students
Ranked #25 in Happiest Students (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Universities
Ranked #102 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #253 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #383 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1220–1410
SAT ERW: 620–710
SAT math: 600–700
ACT composite: 26–31
Total: 7,306
Undergrad: 5,163
Undergrad full-time: 5,081
Graduate: 2,143
Part-time: 540
In-state
Tuition: $53,500
Total cost on campus: $74,249
Out-of-state
Tuition: $53,500
Total cost on campus: $74,249
Room & board: $15,080
Books & supplies: $1,382
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $29,150
Pell grant recipients: 14%
Rent: $753 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $5.53 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $11.87
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.