Admission & test scores

Gonzaga University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1190–1380 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 29. Gonzaga University admits 82% of applicants — largely open. 93% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1190–1380middle half of admits

ACT midpoint29admitted students

Acceptance rate82%largely open

First-year retention93%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1190

Average

1335

75th percentile

1380

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1190 and a quarter above 1380. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 5,198.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio	1335	26	65%	$49,140
Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania	1337	—	61%	$20,644
New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey	1337	30	65%	$19,974
United States Coast Guard Academy New London, Connecticut	1339	27	22%	—
DePauw University Greencastle, Indiana	1340	28	57%	$59,070
Baylor University Waco, Texas	1329	29	51%	$58,100

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Gonzaga University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Gonzaga University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1190 and 1380 on the SAT, with an average of 1335. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Gonzaga University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 29.

How hard is it to get into Gonzaga University?

Gonzaga University admits 82% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 93% return for a second year.

Does Gonzaga University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.