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
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%