by our College Data Analytics TeamA large number of students are not billed the full, advertised sticker price of a school. Instead, they will be given a financial aid offer that will include a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The total cost of going to Gonzaga University can seem overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students are given some form of financial aid.
What financial aid options can Gonzaga offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep reading for more information. Scroll down to find out how much school funding will be available to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. Read on to get a sense of the financial assistance available at Gonzaga University.
Financial aid, in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships, is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
At Gonzaga University, 100% of first-time, full-time freshmen received some form of financial aid approximately 1252 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 100% | $33,390 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 100% | $31,178 |
| Federal Pell grants | 16% | $5,372 |
| State/local grants | 15% | $7,951 |
| Federal student loans | 41% | $5,135 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. Across the undergraduate body at Gonzaga, around 97% of the undergraduate population received grant aid that averaged $29,802 (covering around 5032 awardees).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 97% | $29,802 |
| Federal Pell grants | 14% | $5,360 |
| Federal student loans | 36% | $6,154 |
For on-campus title-IV students, average grant aid came to $38,059.
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $22,906 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $23,751 |
| Over $75,000 | $41,852 |
Each figure is the net price after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
After grants and scholarships come off the published price, what remains is the net price — the best estimate of true out-of-pocket cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $35,119 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $36,371 |
To get a personalized net price estimate, try Gonzaga’s official net price calculator: www.gonzaga.edu/admission/tuition-scholarships-aid/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.
The median student at Gonzaga graduates with $20,500 in federal student debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $20,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $24,454 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $259.25/mo |
Under a standard ten-year plan, the median graduate’s monthly payment lands near the figure above.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at Gonzaga.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $5,500 |
| 25th percentile | $12,000 |
| 75th percentile | $29,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $37,000 |
How much a student borrows depends heavily on family income, first-gen status, and dependency.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $23,650 |
| Middle income | $20,000 |
| High income | $20,418 |
By First-Generation Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $21,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $19,744 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $20,500 |
| Independent students | $23,000 |
The Department of Education computes summary indicators that describe debt outcomes at a glance. Gonzaga.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. Below is the annual Stafford program activity at Gonzaga:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 19679 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $622,626,115 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 156 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $4,556,099 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $29,206 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 7 |
| Total DoD amount | $18,000 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $2,571 |
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