Description

A high-ranking school, Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, offers an education that is governed by the Catholic philosophy of cura personalis, which translates as education of the whole person.

Students do more than just read books and write papers. They engage in creative activities, contemplation and recreation, examine the relationships between science and art, and participate in social and religious activities.

Law and Business Schools and Engineering and Applied Science programs are particularly well known and respected.

Academics at Gonzaga are also administered through the schools of:

  • Arts and Sciences
  • Education
  • Professional Studies

Just like Gonzaga’s classes, college life is designed to nurture students creatively, socially and spiritually. Extracurricular activities include spiritual services, retreats and organizations, community service and volunteer opportunities, student clubs and approximately half a dozen student publications.

Admissions require SAT or ACT scores, transcripts and a letter of recommendation along with the application, which has a fee. Those who cannot afford the application fee may ask for a fee waiver. Those with a GPA below 3.1 or who have an SAT score below 1070 will need to have an interview as well.

In addition to federal financial aid programs like loans and work-study, Gonzaga awards a number of academic scholarships. Eligible students may also receive multiple aid awards, such as a combination of loans and scholarships.

Quick Facts

Location

Northwest

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascots

Bulldogs, Zags

Website

www.gonzaga.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$29,675

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,675

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

7,432

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
4,517
Freshman Class
1,107
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
7,432

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
60%
Graduate
40%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
45%
Part-Time
55%

Gender of Students

Women
1%
Men
99%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
4%
Caucasian
72%
Latino
4%
Other
18%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%