Dear Students and Families,
I am writing today to share information about approved changes to tuition, selected fees, and room and board rates for the next academic year. Also included is information about how rates are set, and the resources and support available for you.
Each year, as part of the budget-building process for the following academic year, we work to minimize tuition and fee increases while continuing to expand our programs, services, facilities, and cover inflationary expenses. Maintaining our position as a “best value” among regional and national institutions is a very high priority, even as we constantly pursue opportunities to achieve higher levels of academic excellence for our students.
Rate changes for academic year 2022-23
- Gonzaga’s full-time undergraduate tuition rate will increase by $1,120 per semester, or $2,240 for the academic year (a 4.7% increase from the 2021-22 academic year).
- Accident Insurance and Wellness Fee will increase by $25
- Room rate increases will vary by residence hall, suite, or apartment type, ranging from $125 to $180 per semester (an average 4.1% increase).
- The platinum “all-access” dining plan will increase by $170 per semester (a 5.2% increase) and will include $500 in bulldog bucks. Other meal plans have been refined to offer 14 meals per week and will offer various levels of bulldog bucks.
Note: information related to other fees that may be assessed, such as those tied to a particular course or a program, are not included above.
How tuition, fees, and room and board are set
Each year, Gonzaga’s Board of Trustees reviews budget projections prepared by the administration for the upcoming year, informed by changes in the various costs to support the mission of the University and deliver on our educational commitment to our students. Proposed rates are discussed and approved each December for the upcoming academic year.
Drivers of our costs
The vast majority of our costs are inflationary in nature. Costs ranging from personnel (salaries and benefits for faculty and staff) to facilities (utilities, insurance, maintenance) typically experience increases year-to-year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States rose 7.0% for the twelve-month period ending December 2021 – the highest level in close to 40 years. Just as is occurring for individuals and families across the country, Gonzaga must absorb the impact of these same inflationary dynamics, which place upward pressure on our costs each year.
We are here for you
We recognize that COVID-19 has impacted, and continues to impact, our students and families in substantial ways. Despite the economic environment in which we find ourselves, we remain committed to working with students and families on financial aid opportunities.
We are proud that 98% of our undergraduate students receive financial aid support directly from Gonzaga. Keep an eye out for an email from our team sharing your individual financial aid package offer. Additionally, if you have experienced a change in family income that may impact your Gonzaga financial aid award, we ask that you contact us.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Student Financial Services team. Additional information can also be found on our website.
Thank you for your continued partnership with Gonzaga University.
Sincerely,
Jim White, Dean
Student Financial Services
