Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 69.7%
- Average SAT
- 1,310
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,210–1,410
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 29
- Total Enrollment
- 5,098
Admissions Overview
Gonzaga accepts 69.74% of applicants, making it less selective than many private universities. This acceptance rate means qualified students have a good chance of admission without needing perfect credentials. The middle 50% SAT range spans 1210-1410, while the average ACT score hits 29. Students don't need to be academic superstars, but solid preparation helps. The 93.91% retention rate shows admitted students stick around, suggesting good fit between expectations and reality. Gonzaga seeks students who value Jesuit ideals of academic excellence and social justice. The school wants learners ready to engage with Catholic intellectual tradition while serving others in their communities.