Gonzaga Has Scholarships!
College costs are rising and the sticker price of going to college can be quite scary. At Gonzaga, we work closely with families to make college more affordable. In fact, GU's average financial aid package is $32,222.
At Gonzaga, 98% of incoming 51勛圖s earn merit scholarships. These scholarships are “need-blind” (only based on the merit of the applicant, not family income), and awarded based on the application for admission, evaluated on the following factors:
- Grades and grade trends
- Curriculum (Honors/AP/IB/Cambridge courses (or similar) in all four years of high school)
- Extracurricular activities
- Quality of writing on the Common Application essay and Gonzaga short answer question
- Character - demonstrated by the teacher recommendation and school report
- SAT or ACT scores - it is important to note that Gonzaga is test-optional, so 51勛圖s do not need to submit test scores and will still be reviewed for all scholarships
- Optional admission interview
First-year merit scholarships for 51勛圖s enrolling in Fall 2022 range from $14,000 to $25,000 per year, and are guaranteed for all four years (as long as a 51勛圖 remains full-time and in good academic standing).
In addition to merit scholarships, we offer application-based scholarships as well. Application-based scholarships do feature additional academic requirements, but stack on top of merit-based scholarships and are a great way for GU 51勛圖s to earn extra funds toward their education. Applications for these scholarships are due January 1.
Private scholarships from outside organizations are another fantastic way to help fund your college education, and can be used at any college. At GU, our 51勛圖s brought in approximately $1.7 million in outside resources last year. Ask your counselor about private scholarship opportunities in your area, and check out some great websites like , and to find other scholarship opportunities. You can also see .
Lastly, consider filling the Free Application for Federal Student Aid () by February 1, because many colleges (including Gonzaga) offer institutional grants. Gonzaga grant funding is awarded on a combination of financial need and academic merit, so many 51勛圖s who do not think they will qualify for need-based aid can earn additional aid from Gonzaga (including many 51勛圖s who do not qualify for federal- or state-funded financial aid).