Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
#171 National Colleges
61.7%
Admission Rate
Not Very Selective
5,128 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, medium, highly residential
- Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
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Gonzaga University (GU) () is a private Jesuit university in Spokane, Washington. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Founded in 1887 by Joseph Cataldo, an Italian-born priest and Jesuit missionary, the university is named for the young Jesuit saint Aloysius Gonzaga. The campus houses 105 buildings on 152 acres (62 ha) of grassland alongside the Spokane River, in a residential setting a half-mile (800 m) from downtown Spokane.
The university grants bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its college and six schools: the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education, School of Engineering & Applied Science, School of Law, School of Nursing & Human Physiology, and the School of Leadership Studies.
"Gonzaga University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonzaga_University.
The university grants bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its college and six schools: the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education, School of Engineering & Applied Science, School of Law, School of Nursing & Human Physiology, and the School of Leadership Studies.
"Gonzaga University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonzaga_University.
Location
City
Spokane, Washington
Locale
City: Midsize (population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Region
Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 28.4% |
| Engineering | 13.3% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 11.3% |
| Social Sciences | 9.9% |
| Psychology | 7.1% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 6.6% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 6.1% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 4.0% |
| Education | 3.0% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 2.1% |
| History | 1.9% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 1.9% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.5% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 0.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 0.6% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 0.5% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.5% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.5% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 0.2% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 0.1% |
Cost
Tuition
$45,140.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
43.42%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$33,793.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1288
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 690 | 645 | 600 |
| Verbal | 670 | 635 | 600 |
ACT Scores
28
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 29 | 27 | 25 |
| English | 33 | 29 | 25 |
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