Gonzaga University

What are the graduation rates for students at Gonzaga University?

Gonzaga's reported six-year graduation rate is 86% for the applicable first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 74%. These figures measure completion within specified periods for defined entering groups; they do not describe the outcomes of all transfer, part-time, or graduate students.

The reported first-year retention rate is 93%, meaning most students in the measured cohort returned for the following fall. Retention and graduation measure different stages of enrollment, and neither identifies why an individual student stayed or left.

For applicants, the gap between four- and six-year completion is financially meaningful: additional semesters can add tuition and living expenses. A prospective student should consider the course sequence for the intended major, especially if transferring credits, changing majors, or combining study with substantial work hours.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Gonzaga University?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study figures offer a limited view of earnings roughly one year after completion for graduates represented in each reported program. They are not starting-salary offers and do not predict what a particular student will earn.

Reported one-year median earnings include $71,511 for computer science and $70,609 for registered nursing. Civil engineering is reported at $63,318, while accounting and related services is reported at $59,455. In contrast, the reported figures are $33,359 for journalism and $26,852 for psychology. Comparing these programs without considering occupations, further study, location, and the timing of entry into full-time work would be misleading.

College Scorecard program measures draw on eligible federal data and may not represent every graduate. Small groups can also limit what can be reported. Students comparing career paths should use the figures alongside information about licensing, graduate-school plans, internships, local labor markets, and borrowing - not as a return-on-investment guarantee.