Gonzaga University 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Gonzaga University
	502 East Boone Avenue
	Spokane, WA 99258
Main telephone	800.986.9585
Website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/
Request more information	https://www.gonzaga.edu/future-students

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Private
Type of school	University
Denomination	Catholic
Date founded	1887
Degrees offered	Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation	National Council for Teacher Accreditation, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, American Bar Association, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,Commission on English Language Program Accreditation,Engineering Accreditation Commission of the ABET,Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs ,Alberta Ministry of Education and Technology,Campus Alberta Quality Council
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Second Master's Degree in Nursing programs only
School mascot	Bulldog

School setting

Setting	Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Spokane
Population of city the school is in	203,276
Distance from campus to city center	.5 mile
Public transportation to campus	Spokane is located seven miles from the Spokane International Airport and has an extensive public transportation system. The Centennial Trail, located south of the Gonzaga University campus, allows access to downtown in a few minutes via bicycle or walking. Public transportation includes the Spokane Transit Authority bus stops. A supermarket, restaurants, and various shops are in the immediate vicinity. Nearly all areas of Spokane and Spokane Valley can be accessed easily by public transportation.
Student parking on campus	Yes; $93 per year
Campus size	152 acres
County	Spokane

School visits

Visitor information website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/admission/visit
School visit availability	During Fall and Spring semesters, M-F 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM
Contact to set up school visit	https://www.gonzaga.edu/undergraduate-admission/visit-connect/visit-campus/schedule-a-visit

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	557
Number of full time, freshmen women	640
Total number of full time freshmen	1,197
Number of part time, freshmen men	0
Number of part time, freshmen women	0
Total number of part time freshmen	0
Total number of freshmen men	557
Total number of freshmen women	640
Total number of freshmen	1,197
Number of full time, undergraduate men	2,476
Number of full time, undergraduate women	2,768
Total number of full time undergraduates	5,244
Number of part time, undergraduate men	38
Number of part time, undergraduate women	35
Total number of part time undergraduates	73
Total number of undergraduate males	2,514
Total number of undergraduate females	2,803
Total number of undergraduate students	5,317
Total enrollment	5,317
Workshop, Continuing Education and English Language Learners equals 163

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	Less than 1%
Asian	5%
Black	1%
Hispanic	10%
Multiracial	6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Less than 1%
White	70%
Race/ethnicity unknown	3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state	52%
Number of states and territories represented	45

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	1%
Number of countries represented	26

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

2%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 32 semester credits per year.)

In-state tuition	$44,280
Out-of-state tuition	$44,280
Fees	$860
Books and supplies	$1,158
Room and board (live on campus)*	$12,330
Board and transportation (live with parents)	$3,210
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/admission/tuition-scholarships-aid/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance
Room and board calculated as a weighted average of all options.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major

Campus/location

Class load (number of credits taken)

Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's)

Tuition payment plans available

Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term)

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Senior citizens

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

James White
Dean, Student Financial Services
whitej@gonzaga.edu
509.313.6582
Financial aid office website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/admission/tuition-scholarships-aid/financial-aid
Scholarship list website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/admission/tuition-scholarships-aid/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2017-2018 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$28,886
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	79%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$5,150
Scholarship or grant	$7,641
Work study	$2,796
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$30,171
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	79%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$5,929
Scholarship or grant	$8,490
Work study	$1,978
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	1,112
Number of freshmen who received aid	796
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	3,490
Number of undergraduates who received aid	2,751

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	58%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$30,576

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Institution loans (from the school)

Nursing loans

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in academics

School-sponsored scholarships in art

School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Student employment

Work study

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Anne Thomas
Director of Admission Operations
admissions@gonzaga.edu
509.313.65
800.322.2584
Admissions office website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/admission/
Electronic application website	http://www.gonzaga.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate-Admissions/Apply/default.asp

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	3,770
Number of male applicants accepted	2,523
Number of male applicants who enrolled	557
Number of female applicants	4,630
Number of female applicants accepted	2,989
Number of female applicants who enrolled	640
Total number of applicants	8,400
Total number of applicants accepted	5,512
Total number of applicants who enrolled	1,197

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED not accepted.

Application dates

Admission is available	Fall, spring
Fall* application deadline	February 1
Notification date for fall admission applicants	March 15
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline	November 15
Notification date for early action applicants	January 15
Number who applied for early action	4,685
Number who were admitted via early action	3,328
Fall transfer application deadline	June 1
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.gonzaga.edu/admission/
Application fee	$50
Application fee waived	Applicants with financial hardship can make a request through their high school counselor or principal.
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for all students
Interview	Recommended, but not required
Letters of recommendation	1, required for all students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for all students

Exams

Required exams

SAT or ACT

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Very important
Difficulty of high school courses	Very important
Standardized test scores	Important
High school class rank	Not considered
Recommendations	Important
Application essay	Important
Character/personal qualities	Very important
Interview	Considered
Talent or ability	Important
Extracurricular activities	Important
Level of applicant's interest	Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Not considered
Work experience	Considered
Related to a school graduate	Considered
First generation college student	Very important
Racial/ethnic group	Considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

School uses a waiting list

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements	Courses must be academic in nature, college-level, and 2.0 and above.
Age limit on courses to be transferred	No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499	1%
500 - 599	23%
600 - 699	63%
700 - 800	13%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score	632
SAT math
400 - 499	1%
500 - 599	31%
600 - 699	51%
700 - 800	17%
Average SAT math score	632
ACT score
12 - 17	1%
18 - 23	12%
24 - 29	58%
30 - 36	29%
Average ACT score	28

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)	3.78
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class	97%
Percentage in top 25%	76%
Percentage in top 10%	41%

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	94%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	73%
Between four and five years	11%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Bachelor's

Master's

First professional

Doctorate

School catalog

School catalog website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/catalogs
Academic index website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/academics/undergraduate

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Semesters
Number of faculty on campus	813
Student faculty ratio	12:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	128 credit hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major

Attendance options

Evenings

On-line/distance learning

Part time

Summer school

Optional academic programs

Accelerated degree

Double major

Honors program

3-2 degree programs

3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available
Business	Yes
Other	Religious Studies/J.D. 3+3

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
At these US schools or through this program	American University, Washington Semester Internship Program.
Study abroad available
In these countries	Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Cambodia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, London, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Service learning programs

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Discount computer purchase plan available

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

Ralph E. and Helen Higgins Foley Center

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Badminton					Yes	Yes
Baseball	Div 1	$
Basketball	Div 1	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Cheerleading					Yes	Yes
Crew	Div 1	$	Div 1	$
Cross-country running	Div 1	$	Div 1	$
Cycling	Club		Club
Dodgeball					Yes	Yes
Flag football					Yes	Yes
Football					Yes	Yes
Golf	Div 1	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Handball					Yes	Yes
Ice hockey					Yes	Yes
Indoor soccer					Yes	Yes
Indoor track	Div 1	$	Div 1	$
Lacrosse					Yes	Yes
Racquetball					Yes	Yes
Rugby					Yes	Yes
Skiing (downhill)					Yes	Yes
Soccer	Div 1	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Softball					Yes	Yes
Swimming					Yes	Yes
Tennis	Div 1	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Track and field	Div 1	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Triathlon					Yes	Yes
Ultimate Frisbee					Yes	Yes
Volleyball			Div 1	$
Water polo					Yes	Yes
Weight lifting					Yes	Yes
Wrestling					Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Sports website URL	https://www.gonzaga.edu/athletics/

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Orchestra

Radio station

Student government

TV station

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	140
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	Student Body Association, Kennel Club, Search, Circle K, Encore
Student clubs and associations website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/student-groups-activities/clubs-student-organizations
https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/student-groups-activities

Housing 

Contact for more information

Dennis Colestock
Director of Housing
509.313.4103
Housing office website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/housing-dining

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	52%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Sophomore
Housing availability for first year students	Guaranteed
Housing options	Co-ed, men only, women only
Housing is available for students with disabilities
Dorms require a key or code to enter

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students	First come, first served
Housing application deadline	May 1
Application deposit	$200

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Reading and study skills courses

Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Low-cost health insurance

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Placement testing

Services for students with disabilities

Jason Varnado
Associate Director
disability@gonzaga.edu
509.313.4034
Disabilities services website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/academics/academic-calendar-resources/center-for-student-academic-success/disability-access#
Designated parking
Housing
Learning aids
Readers for the blind
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors
Distraction reduced testing environment Speech to text software

Additional services available for these groups

Athletes

International students

Veterans

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

O. Ray Angle
Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development
careers@gonzaga.edu
509.313.4086
Career services website	https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/career-services

Percentage of recent graduating class that

Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation	68%
Went directly to graduate or professional school	19%
Was counseled by the career services office	31%

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Placement assistance

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

Internships, career coaching, career fairs, mock interviews, alumni networking services and programs

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Julie McCulloh
Dean of Admissions
admissions@gonzaga.edu
800.322.2584 Ext 6572
Graduate school website	http://www.gonzaga.edu/Admissions/Graduate/

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	2,514
Number of undergraduate women	2,803
Total number of undergraduate students	5,317
Total enrollment	5,317

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credits per year.)

In-state tuition*	$10,937
Out-of-state tuition*	$10,937
Fees	$424
Books and supplies	$1,650
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition and fees vary by program. Tuition cited is an average of tuition for students enrolled in the Schools of Education or Engineering.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	Varies by program
Application deadline	Varies by program
Application fee	Varies by program