Whether you are pursuing a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, understanding the full cost of your education is essential. Gonzaga University offers transparent information to help you plan for your tuition, fees and other expenses.
Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the total expenses you may incur while attending college for one academic year. Cost of Attendance includes actual and estimated expenses for tuition, required fees, housing, food, books, supplies, loan fees, personal expenses and transportation costs, and represents the maximum financial aid a student can receive from all sources including: scholarships, grants, work study and loans. Cost of Attendance includes costs above and beyond what a student will be billed for and establishes a "budget" that helps students and families understand and plan their finances and navigate financial resources, allowing them to make informed decisions regarding their education.
Direct Costs are expenses billed directly by Gonzaga University and appear as charges on the statement of account or billing statement each term. Typically direct costs include tuition and mandatory fees. If a student is living on campus or in Gonzaga affiliated housing, or if the student has a meal plan through Gonzaga, then the housing and food would be considered direct costs. Please review the Tuition and Fees webpage for information on tuition, fees, housing and meal plan rates for the current academic year.
Indirect Costs are estimated expenses and not billed directly by Gonzaga University or paid directly to Gonzaga, but helpful in financial planning. Common indirect costs include housing, food, books, supplies, loan fees, personal expenses and transportation costs.
The Net Price Calculator is a tool that helps students estimate how much they can expect to pay after financial aid at Gonzaga University. A student will first identify if they are an undergraduate or graduate/doctoral student and then enter basic information. The calculator will identify financial aid eligibility and estimated "net price", or what a student would pay out of pocket or with loans. Please be advised that this calculator is not an official application for financial aid. To be considered for financial aid please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at Federal Student Aid.
This estimate is not intended for transfer, readmitted, international or returning students.
The table below reflects a breakdown of direct and indirect costs for an undergraduate student for the current academic year (fall and spring terms). All freshmen and sophomore students who do not live at home with a parent or relative, are required to live on campus. Therefore, direct costs for a freshmen and sophomore will typically include tuition, required fees, housing and food. Tuition is listed for full time undergraduate student taking 12-18 credits. Required fees, housing and food are estimated costs as actual costs may vary depending on housing and meal pan selections. More information regarding specific costs can be found on the Undergraduate Programs Tuition and Fees webpage. Direct costs for a junior and senior will typically include tuition and required fees (unless the student requests to opt-into housing and food). Juniors and Seniors can live in Off-Campus Housing or make their own housing arrangements.
| Direct Costs Per Year | |||
| On-Campus Cost | Off-Campus Cost | With Family | |
| Tuition | $56,140 | $56,140 | $56,140 |
| Required Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Housing* | $8,620 | ||
| Food** | $8,010 | ||
| Total Direct Costs | $73,880 | $57,250 | $57,250 |
| Indirect Costs Per Year | |||
| Housing* | $12,266 | $3,720 | |
| Food | $5,436 | $5,436 | |
| Books & Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| Loan Fees | $66 | $66 | $66 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,908 | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| Transportation | $2,790 | $2,790 | $2,790 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $5,918 | $23,620 | $15,074 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Direct + Indirect) |
$79,798 | $80,870 | $72,324 |
* Weighted average of available options
** Most utilized meal plan
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Average financial aid package (all types of aid)
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Undergraduates employed, pursuing higher education, or in service orgs. (2021-2023)
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