Gonzaga University Acceptance Rate
Spokane, Washington · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,530
- Admitted
- 7,239
- Yield
- 17.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Gonzaga University's acceptance rate has risen from 67.5% in 2014–15 to 76% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,162 to 9,530 (+33%) over that period.
Its 76% rate makes Gonzaga University more selective than about 51% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 63%.
Gonzaga University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,162 | 4,835 | 67.5% | 1,048 |
| 2015–16 | 6,729 | 4,945 | 73.5% | 1,337 |
| 2016–17 | 7,324 | 4,928 | 67.3% | 1,271 |
| 2017–18 | 7,613 | 4,937 | 64.8% | 1,257 |
| 2018–19 | 8,402 | 5,513 | 65.6% | 1,196 |
| 2019–20 | 9,311 | 5,745 | 61.7% | 1,248 |
| 2020–21 | 8,409 | 6,129 | 72.9% | 1,052 |
| 2021–22 | 8,853 | 6,742 | 76.2% | 1,311 |
| 2022–23 | 9,887 | 6,895 | 69.7% | 1,217 |
| 2023–24 | 9,530 | 7,239 | 76% | 1,254 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,156 | 3,964 | 76.9% |
| Men | 4,293 | 3,224 | 75.1% |
| Another gender | 81 | 51 | 63% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 620–710 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 600–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 9% |
How Gonzaga University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Gonzaga University's acceptance rate?
Gonzaga University's acceptance rate is 76% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,239 admitted of 9,530 applicants).
Is Gonzaga University test optional?
Gonzaga University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Gonzaga University?
Gonzaga University received 9,530 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,239.
What SAT score do you need for Gonzaga University?
Admitted students at Gonzaga University typically scored 620–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Gonzaga University getting harder to get into?
Gonzaga University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67.5% in 2014–15 to 76% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.gonzaga.edu/.