Gonzaga University

Location: Spokane, WA (urban, small city)

Size: 4,986 students

Avg percent need-met: 85%

Acceptance rate: 76%

Middle 50% ACT: 27-31 **Test Optional**

Middle 50% SAT: 1230-1378 **Test Optional**

Gonzaga is known for their business program and has a focus on sports: students say if you don’t love basketball, you’ll feel left out. In addition to a great basketball team, they have 17 other D1 varsity sports. The school has strong Jesuit traditions emphasizing holistic education and can be overly religious at times, which is good to be aware of.

Popular majors / known for: Business, Engineering, Psychology, Biology

Academic approach: Liberal arts core rooted in Jesuit faith

Campus tradition: Cheering in the Kennel at basketball games, especially during March Madness!!

Check out campus photos here!

Application Details

RD deadline: February 1st

Priority deadline: December 1st

Supplemental essays: Yes

Application fee: $50

On Common App: Yes

CSS profile: N/A

Interviews: Considered

School also featured in: Music and Performing Arts, Big School Feel

Page last updated: May 2022