Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Gonzaga University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$55K
+
Room
$16K
+
Books
$1,124
=
Sticker Price
$73,178
$55K+$16K+$1,124=$73,178
Your Family Income
Sticker
$73,178
−
Your Aid
$48,072
=
Net Price
$25,106
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Gonzaga University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$73,178
Tuition and Fees
$55,480
Room and Board
$15,730
Books and Supplies
$1,124
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$38,059
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$35,119
Gonzaga University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$20,833
$30–48k
$23,112
$48–75k
$25,106
$75–110k
$33,949
$110k+
$42,668
Understanding Your Aid Package
Gonzaga University has a sticker price of $73,178 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $73,178/year
Average aid: $38,059 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$25,106/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$20,833/year
14% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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14%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
13%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$24,454
Range (25th–75th)$12,000 – $29,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$37,652
Debt Manageability
0.30x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$78,892
Earnings Growth
+19%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$2,066
67th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$53,874
25th %ile
$111,646
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Gonzaga University Cost & Financial Aid
Gonzaga University's published tuition is $73,178 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $25,106—a difference of $48,072.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $20,833 at Gonzaga University. 14% of students receive Pell Grants.
Gonzaga University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Gonzaga University graduates is $24,454, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $259 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $42,668 at Gonzaga University—still $30,510 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
