Gonzaga University
#93 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
Gonzaga University is a private institution that was founded in 1887. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,084 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 152 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Gonzaga University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #93. Its tuition and fees are $53,500.
Gonzaga University is a private, Roman Catholic institution that is open to students of all faiths. Residing along the Spokane River, it is less than half a mile to downtown Spokane, Wash. On campus, there are more than 95 active clubs for students to choose from. Intramural sports are very popular at Gonzaga, with more than 60 percent of the student body participating. The Bulldogs of Gonzaga are part of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference. The men’s basketball team is the pride and joy of the university, and the team has returned the love by winning more than 90 percent of its games at the school’s McCarthey Athletic Center. At Gonzaga, students are required to live on campus during their first two years, but the university has stated that on-campus housing is not guaranteed for an entire college career. Students interested in outdoor pursuits can journey to the 100-acre Riverfront Park and go ice skating in the winter or check out the sky ride over the falls. They can also explore the Spokane River Centennial Trail, a 37-mile paved trail perfect for walking, running, skating, or biking.
As a Roman Catholic institution, Gonzaga collaborates with Bishop White Seminary by offering theology courses to students preparing for priesthood. The Gonzaga University School of Law is one of only three law schools in the state of Washington, and it has produced multiple state Supreme Court justices. With a large international presence on campus, the university has increased its offerings to international students with the creation of the Center for Global Engagement. Mock trial is a very popular, highly competitive political law club at the school. Students that would like entry into the club must go through a series of rigorous tryouts before joining the team. Notable alumni of the university include singer Bing Crosby, former Speaker of the House Tom Foley, and Hall of Fame basketball player John Stockton.
Gonzaga University is a private institution that was founded in 1887. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,084 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 152 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Gonzaga University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #93. Its tuition and fees are $53,500.
Gonzaga University is a private, Roman Catholic institution that is open to students of all faiths. Residing along the Spokane River, it is less than half a mile to downtown Spokane, Wash. On campus, there are more than 95 active clubs for students to choose from. Intramural sports are very popular at Gonzaga, with more than 60 percent of the student body participating. The Bulldogs of Gonzaga are part of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference. The men’s basketball team is the pride and joy of the university, and the team has returned the love by winning more than 90 percent of its games at the school’s McCarthey Athletic Center. At Gonzaga, students are required to live on campus during their first two years, but the university has stated that on-campus housing is not guaranteed for an entire college career. Students interested in outdoor pursuits can journey to the 100-acre Riverfront Park and go ice skating in the winter or check out the sky ride over the falls. They can also explore the Spokane River Centennial Trail, a 37-mile paved trail perfect for walking, running, skating, or biking.
As a Roman Catholic institution, Gonzaga collaborates with Bishop White Seminary by offering theology courses to students preparing for priesthood. The Gonzaga University School of Law is one of only three law schools in the state of Washington, and it has produced multiple state Supreme Court justices. With a large international presence on campus, the university has increased its offerings to international students with the creation of the Center for Global Engagement. Mock trial is a very popular, highly competitive political law club at the school. Students that would like entry into the club must go through a series of rigorous tryouts before joining the team. Notable alumni of the university include singer Bing Crosby, former Speaker of the House Tom Foley, and Hall of Fame basketball player John Stockton.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
Tuition & Fees
$53,500
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,084
Acceptance Rate
70%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Tuition & Fees
$53,500
Room & Board
$15,080(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$40,934
$30,828
$30,828
Tuition & Fees
$53,500
Room & Board
$15,080(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$40,934
*Average cost after aid
Academics
80%
12:1
42%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
24%
$51,851
Social Sciences
13%
$34,294
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
12%
$26,670
Engineering
11%
$69,087
Psychology
7%
$28,234
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
313
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
48%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
9%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
684
Citations Per Publication
5:1
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Students
5,084
Graduate Enrollment
2,169
Total Enrollment
7,253
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
4,957
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
29%
Minority Enrollment
29%
Minority Enrollment
65%
White
13%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
7%
Asian
4%
International
3%
Unknown
1%
Black
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
76+
Sports Teams
N/A
Fraternities
N/A
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
80%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
50%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,601
$50,138
$50,138
Graduation Rate
80%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
50%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,601
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