Gonzaga University, founded in 1887, is an independent, comprehensive university with a distinguished background in the Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic tradition. Gonzaga emphasizes the moral and ethical implications of learning, living, and working in today's global society. Through the University Core Curriculum, each student develops a strong liberal arts foundation, which many alumni cite as a most valuable asset. In addition, students specialize in any of more than 75 academic programs and majors. Gonzaga enrolls approximately 5,300 undergraduates and 2,500 graduate and law students.
Gonzaga's 152-acre campus combines the old and new: College Hall, the original administration building, and DeSmet Residence Hall with the modern architectural structures of the John J. Hemmingson Center, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, Hughes Life Sciences Building, Jundt Art Center and Museum, and Integrated Science & Engineering facility (opening in the fall of 2021). The campus is characterized by sprawling green lawns and majestic evergreen trees. Towering above the campus are the stately spires of St. Aloysius Church, the well-recognized landmark featured in the University logo.
Gonzaga encompasses five undergraduate schools: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering and Applied Science, and Nursing and Human Physiology. The University offers the BA, BBA, BEd, BS, BSCE, BSCpE, BSCS, BSEE, BSEM, BSME, and BSN degrees.
Gonzaga offers several unique options for students. The Honors Program provides a rigorous liberal arts curriculum for intellectually curious students who thrive in a competitive academic environment. Business leaders mentor the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program students, and internships are an integral part of the program. The award-winning Career & Professional Development Center connects current students and recent graduates with alumni in their professional areas of interest via the ZagConnect platform and Career Trek excursions to various cities. Students in the Comprehensive Leadership Program earn a leadership studies minor that may be combined with any major, and they participate in valuable, interactive leadership experiences. The Army ROTC unit prepares select women and men as leaders in service of their communities and their country. Gonzaga's nationally ranked debate team includes all skill levels. The Mock Trial Team competes nationally and involves students majoring in many different areas of study. Internships, research with faculty, and community service learning enhance class time while providing students first-hand experience.
About
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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Visit Office
Visit Coordinator
Visit Coordinator
Address
Office of Admissions AD 102
502 E. Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258
502 E. Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258
Phone
800-322-2584
Email
admissions@gonzaga.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
John J. Hemmingson Center
Jundt Art Museum
McCarthey Athletic Center
Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
St Aloysius Cathedral
Bing Crosby Museum Gonzaga University Bookstore Rare Books Room in the Foley Library Stevens Indoor Tennis & Powers Golf Center Volkar Center for Athletic Achievement Rudolf Fitness Center College Hall
Jundt Art Museum
McCarthey Athletic Center
Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
St Aloysius Cathedral
Bing Crosby Museum Gonzaga University Bookstore Rare Books Room in the Foley Library Stevens Indoor Tennis & Powers Golf Center Volkar Center for Athletic Achievement Rudolf Fitness Center College Hall
Most Popular Places Off Campus
The Centennial Trail
Downtown Spokane
Mt. Spokane Ski Resort and Recreational Area
Riverfront Park
Greenbluff Orchards
Spokane Falls, Manito Park, Lake Coeur d'Alene, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, University District
Downtown Spokane
Mt. Spokane Ski Resort and Recreational Area
Riverfront Park
Greenbluff Orchards
Spokane Falls, Manito Park, Lake Coeur d'Alene, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, University District
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
800-322-2584
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
800-322-2584
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
M-F
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
Other
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center
Limitations
High School Juniors and Seniors, Sundays - Thursdays
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Transportation to Gonzaga's campus is available from Spokane International Airport, as well as the train/bus depot via ride-sharing service such as Lyft or Uber, taxi, city buses, town car, or via hotel shuttle.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-90 Westbound or Eastbound:
? Take Exit 282? Hamilton St / WA 290
? Proceed North on Hamilton St
? Turn left on Desmet Ave
? The BARC Parking Garage will be immediately on your right. Visitor parking is available on the 3rd and 4th floor.
If you are visiting campus as a prospective undergraduate student, please check in with the Admission Visit Center. Exit to the northwest of the parking garage and head west across Cincinnati Street. You will proceed past the Rosauer Center and across Dakota Street. Continue past Desmet Hall and toward College Hall, the large 4-story building. Continue past the St. Ignatius Statue/Fountain to the farthest west end of the building. A staff member will meet you there 10 minutes before your visit.
From Downtown Spokane:
? Head north on Division St, which turns into Ruby St
? Turn right onto Sharp Ave.
? Turn right onto Cincinnati St.
? BARC Parking Garage is on your left. Visitor parking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors.
If you are visiting campus as a prospective undergraduate student, please check in with the Admission Visit Center. Exit to the northwest of the parking garage and head west across Cincinnati Street. You will proceed past the Rosauer Center and across Dakota Street. Continue past Desmet Hall and toward College Hall, the large 4-story building. Continue past the St. Ignatius Statue/Fountain to the farthest west end of the building. A staff member will meet you there 10 minutes before your visit.
NOTE: If you are visiting for a scheduled Preview Day, please follow the instructions on your confirmation email.
Local Accommodations
Spokane offers many different hotels and lodging opportunities. In fact, many hotels offer special discounts for Gonzaga visitors!
See the website for a list of area hotels: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-campus-location/spokane-our-community/lodging.
Ruby River Hotel
700 N. Division
509.326.5577
The Centennial Hotel
303 W. North River Drive
(509) 326-8000
(844) 733-3305
https://www.davenporthotelcollection.com/the-centennial/
The Historic Davenport Hotel
10 South Post Street
www.davenporthotel.com
509-455-8888
800-899-1482
Fairfield Inn by Marriot
311 N Riverpoint Blvd.
(509) 747-9131
www.fairfieldinn.com
Doubletree Hotel--Spokane City Center
322 N Spokane Falls Ct
509-455-9600 or 800-222-TREE
www.doubletree.com
Holiday Inn Express
801 N Division
(509) 328-8505
www.ontherockexpress.com
Oxford Suites
115 W North River Dr.
(509) 353-9000
(800) 774-1877
www.oxfordsuites.com
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
The University seeks diligent, inquisitive applicants with diverse backgrounds who will benefit from the rigorous Jesuit instruction at Gonzaga as well as enhance the University environment. A Common Application (www.commonapp.org) and the Gonzaga member page, a transcript, a teacher recommendation, a school report, an activities list or resume, and an essay are required. Gonzaga is test optional. SAT I (Essay Section not required) or ACT scores (Writing Section not required) may be submitted if a student desires to have their scores considered.
Students applying without test scores have the same access to everything available to test-takers: admission, automatic merit scholarships, direct admission to nursing and engineering, the Honors Program, and other Gonzaga scholarships. Transfer students and students with any college credit must submit official transcripts from all colleges. Transfer students must also complete the Gonzaga Application for Transfers (https://apply.gonzaga.edu/apply/), including the Transfer College Report and Academic Evaluation. Transfer application decisions are sent on a rolling basis. International students must also submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.
Additionally, international students must submit official results of one of the following: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English test, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section, or ACT English and Reading sections. The Application Deadline for Admission for domestic and international first-year students is December 1, and decisions are sent by the beginning of March. Students can apply up to February 1 for late consideration. After February 1, applications will be accepted only if space is available. Nursing (first-year students only) and Engineering have direct entry admissions, and the limited spaces available make the majors the most competitive.
For more information on Gonzaga, please see: www.gonzaga.edu.
Overview
Applicants: 9,449
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average HS GPA: 3.70
GPA Breakdown
13%
4.0
48%
3.75 - 3.99
21%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
5%
3.00 - 3.24
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
620 - 710
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
600 - 700
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1233 - 1325
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
26 - 31
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Regular — February 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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Academic Programs
The core curriculum (an intentionally-designed set of courses bookended by the first-year and final year core integration seminars), encourages students to embrace an interdisciplinary mindset. All students take classes in writing, reasoning, scientific inquiry, mathematics, communication & speech, philosophy, religious studies, and English literature, and they further broaden their education with classes in the arts, humanities, social/behavior sciences, social justice, and global studies designated courses. The College of Arts & Sciences adds a requirement in modern or classical language proficiency that complements the core. Often, classes at Gonzaga require oral presentations or use of the written and discussion-based communication skills emphasized in the core curriculum.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Gonzaga offers the following areas of study in the five undergraduate schools. The College of Arts and Sciences offers applied mathematics, art, biochemistry, biology (research), broadcast & electronic media studies, chemistry, classical civilizations, communication studies, computer science and computational thinking, criminology, dance, economics, English (writing concentration), environmental studies, French, history, international studies (including international relations and Asian, European, and Latin American studies), Italian studies, journalism, mathematics, music (including emphases in composition, general studies, performance, and sacred music), music education (choral and instrumental), philosophy (Kossel concentration option), physics, political science, psychology (research), public relations, religious studies (Christian theology and religious pluralism concentrations), sociology, Spanish, and theatre arts (performance and technical concentrations). Additionally, the School offers minors in art history, Asian history, Catholic studies, critical race & ethnic studies, conducting, film studies, German, history of race & ethnic communities, interdisciplinary arts, Italian, jazz performance, Latin American history, leadership studies, Native American studies, solidarity and social justice, visual literacy, women?s & gender studies, and writing. Students interested in the following areas take tracks of classes respectively in pre-dentistry, pre-law, pre-health sciences, pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy, pre-pharmacy, and pre-veterinary studies. The School of Business Administration offers majors in accounting or business administration (with concentrations in economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, human resource management, individualized study, international business, law and public policy, management information systems, marketing, and operations and supply chain management). The School of Business also offers the following minors to non-business majors: analytical finance, digital marketing, economics, entrepreneurship & innovation, general business, management information systems, promotion, and sustainable business (available to business majors as well). As well as granting teacher certification on both the elementary and secondary levels, the School of Education offers degrees in community, culture, & language (with an optional teaching certification track), kinesiology (with fitness specialist & health & physical education pedagogy tracks), special education, and sport management. The School of Engineering and Applied Science offers computer science and civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering degrees, as well as an engineering management degree and a 5-year BSEM/MBA option. Also, The School of Nursing and Human Physiology offers human physiology and nursing degrees at the undergraduate level. Advanced degrees in accounting, business, communication and leadership, education, educational leadership, engineering, law, leadership studies, nursing, organizational leadership, philosophy, teaching English as a second language, and theology and leadership are also offered.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
830
with Terminal Degree
413
436
Women
394
Men
76
Minority
67
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
European Studies/Civilization.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Exercise Physiology.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Broadcast Journalism.
Journalism.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
-
EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Education, Other.
Music Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
Pre-Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
French Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Students Say
Gonzaga University "does a phenomenal job of preparing their students for the real world." This is in part facilitated by the "supportive, rather than competitive" academic environment that helps this "really tight-knit community" of undergrads succeed in the classroom. "Classes are mostly discussion-based rather than lecture-based," and "the majority...establish very clear expectations, grading criteria, and a regular class culture." Students enjoy small class sizes, which "allow for more one-on-one communication with professors" and provide "a lot of opportunities to ask questions and get personalized help." Professors are largely well-liked, "especially in the STEM and business majors." Students report that most professors are "passionate about their fields," "generally extremely accessible." Most are "easy to build relationships with" and "always happy to engage with students about their subjects." Students can definitely tell their professors have their best interest at heart. "They also care about me as a person and take the time to check up on me individually." While there are a few outliers who "basically just lectured every day and gave tests," one student writes, "My best professors...encouraged us to draw connections on our own, and taught according to what struck us as important."
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
John Stockton
Former NBA player for Utah Jazz
Bing Crosby
Entertainer
Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., M.D.
Joint staff surgeon at the Pentagon; Chief Medical Adviser to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tom Foley
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Carl Maxey
Civil Rights Leader; 1950 NCAA Boxing Champion
Christine Gregoire
Former Washington State Governor
Catherine Cortez Masto
First Latina and first woman from Nevada elected to the U.S. Senate
Academic Rating
85/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year is $47,560; room and board is estimated at $13,192. Including tuition, room and board, books, fees, transportation, and living expenses, Gonzaga estimates $66,661 as the total cost of attendance for the 2021-2022 year.
Financial Aid
99% percent of admitted students earn scholarships and/or grants. The average package for 2019-2020 was $33,655 awarded in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and campus employment. A number of merit-based, merit/need-based, athletic, music, debate, and other program scholarships are awarded to students each year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on October 1, and Gonzaga encourages students to apply as close to October 1 as they can and up to December 1 to be eligible for Gonzaga's Priority Awarding Pool. Also, check the website for scholarship information and online applications. Gonzaga is committed to working with students and families to finance their investment in a quality education.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Feb 1
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,344
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,716
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,035
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
49%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,849
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$29,348
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$54,380
Required Fees
$1,100
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,124
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$5,328
Transportation for Commuters
$1,923
On-Campus Room and Board
$15,730
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
90/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
GU students enjoy a wide variety of activities on and off campus. The Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA) oversees over one hundred academic, social, and cultural clubs and provides the structure of student government. Some of the most popular clubs include the Outdoors Club, THIRST (a non-denominational worship group), the Kennel Club (student cheering section for basketball games), GUTS (an improvisational comedy team), and the Hawaii Pacific Islanders Club. GSBA organizes service and conservation projects, dances, and countless other activities to channel and challenge the talents and passions of motivated men and women who seek to make a difference.
As the leading provider of service hours in the entire city of Spokane, Gonzaga University encourages students to engage with the community at any of the area nonprofit organizations. Mission & Ministry, the Gonzaga Student Body Association, Unity Multicultural Education Center, Lincoln LGBTQ+ Center, and the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) provide organized projects through which students become involved in the greater Spokane community and other cities.
Division I, West Coast Conference sports include baseball (men), basketball, crew, cross-country/track, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball (women). Approximately 60% of students participate in intramural and club sports such as ultimate frisbee and rugby. The Harry & Colleen Magnuson Theatre and the Myrtle Woldson Center for Performing Arts host main-stage plays (including musicals), dance recitals, GUTS, sketch comedy, numerous one-acts and student directed scenes as well as professional musical, theatrical, and dance performances and clinics. Gonzaga's musical groups include a nationally recognized University Choir, a Chorale, the GU Symphony, the Jazz Ensemble, the Gonzaga Bulldog Band, The Big Bing Theory-an a cappella group, and numerous other ensembles. GU's students also host programs on Gonzaga's TV and radio stations. Additionally, many students participate in Mission & Ministry events such as retreats, the annual Pilgrimage hike, THIRST, Masses, Christian Life Communities, and interdenominational and/or interfaith services.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
5,163
Foreign Countries Represented
37
Demographics
6.69%
Asian
1.24%
Black
13.22%
Hispanic
63.38%
Caucasian
1.57%
Unknown
5.06%
International
53% female
47% male
51% are out of state
98% are full time
2% are part time
Students Say
The student body at Gonzaga prides itself on its friendliness. "I have felt welcomed and like I can be myself without judgment," says one student. "I never feel like I have to work to 'fit in' because everyone is accepting of one another." On campus, there's a saying, "Zags help Zags," which "every student here takes...to heart in their everyday actions and behaviors." As one undergrad notes, "You really get the feeling everyone around you is looking out for you." Students "apply themselves wholeheartedly to everything that they do" and "are generally respectful and curious." They are also "open to discussion and sharing their honest beliefs and questions." Although GU "could stand to improve upon its diversity initiatives," it "still contains a large number of different viewpoints and ideologies." These ideologies often align with the school's Jesuit background, with an emphasis on "caring for not only their community, but the larger world." Although historically associated with Catholicism, "the Jesuit mission is not super religious itself," and students of other religions "do not feel unwelcome or uncomfortable." Ultimately, undergrads are united by their desire "to do something to help the world." Truly, "It's an engaging community to be a part of."
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
As the hub of the Inland Northwest, Spokane plays a vital role in shaping the University's character. While offering urban advantages such as museum exhibits, shopping, symphony, Broadway and ballet performances, Spokane still maintains an intimate, friendly, and community atmosphere. Used for running and cycling, part of the 37-mile Centennial Trail, runs through campus and to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Within a short distance of campus, students snow and water ski, hike, cycle, rock climb, swim, camp, and golf. With an average rainfall of only 16.7 inches per year, outdoor activities are easily accessible.
The 20 residence halls and apartments on campus, both single-gender and coed, house 40 to 360 students each. Gender inclusive housing is also available. First-year and sophomore students are required to live on campus. The Zagweb network provides students round-the-clock electronic access to email, Internet, campus intranet, and library holdings, all directly from residence hall rooms. Additionally, the whole campus is wireless. Resident Directors and Assistants, along with Chaplains and Social Justice Peer Educators, provide a fun, secure, and nurturing environment.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The Foley Library contains more than 800,000 volumes and microform titles. The historic College Hall houses the Harry & Colleen Magnuson Theatre, a Florentine-style University Chapel, and numerous classrooms and faculty offices including the Office of Admission. Jesuits living and working in the Spokane area reside on campus in the new Della Strada Jesuit Community. Gonzaga is also home to the Bing Crosby House Museum, which houses a large collection of material relating to singer and actor, Bing Crosby, in his original home.
Students are able to produce sophisticated multimedia presentations and research hundreds of libraries across the country from their own residence hall rooms, by accessing campus-wide wireless, or from one of many labs on campus. The Communications Building offers an arts lab for the Bulletin (the weekly student-published newspaper), KAGU, the University's radio station, and GUTV, a state-of-the-art TV production station where students learn all aspects of broadcast studies. The Herak Center for Engineering offers state-of-the-art CAD/CAM, electronic, digital, microwave, and calibration labs, and the PACCAR Center for Applied Science, which received a "Gold" certification rating from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), created more classroom space, a robotics lab, a computer science lab with a high-speed cluster computer array, and the rapidly growing Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution program. Additionally, the new Integrated Science & Engineering facility, opening in the fall of 2021, will add 80,000 square feet of labs, collaborative space, and research suites which will greatly enhance STEM interdisciplinary opportunities for students.
The Martin Athletic Centre boasts a 13,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitness center, and next door, the 6000-seat McCarthey Athletic Center houses the men's and women's basketball games as well as concerts and events throughout the year. Washington Trust Field at Patterson Baseball Complex hosts the Gonzaga baseball program. The Volkar Center for Athletic Achievement is located south of the Martin Centre and is designated to help student-athletes succeed in competition, in the classroom, and in the community.
Gonzaga has committed that any new buildings on campus (including the recent addition of the 167,726 square-foot John J. Hemmingson Center which was certified "Gold") will seek at least "Silver" LEED certification. Additionally, as a signatory of the Presidents' Climate Commitment, Gonzaga has created a Climate Action Plan to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% by 2020 and 50% by 2035 (from 2009 levels).
Off-Campus Opportunities
Recognizing the importance of an international perspective for learning, Gonzaga offers study abroad programs in over 30 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, England, France, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Turkey, Turks and Caicos, and Zambia. Gonzaga's campus in Florence, Italy is the most popular option.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
51%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
89/99
First-Year Students living on campus
95%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
97/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Dorms Male
Other
Students Say
At GU, students have no shortage of clubs, activities, and events to fill their time. "During the week students are dedicated to their school work, and on weekends they carve out time to party and gather with friends." A "basketball-obsessed school," games "united the student body," and many students attend one "every chance they get." However, being a basketball fan is not necessarily a prerequisite. "I know a strong minority of students who have never been to a basketball game," one student explains.
"A lot of time outside of class is spent with friends in campus buildings like the Hemmingson student center." Other campus groups also do a good job planning events to keep students occupied. For example, "GU Outdoors plans and hosts many outdoor excursions every week," leading students in "activities like skiing and hiking that are available [in] nearby Spokane." Intramural sports are a favorite among students, with frisbee team and "spike ball [being] super popular." Many feel these are "not very serious" ways "to socialize and have fun with other students." There is no Greek system, so "there is no way to have hierarchical groups and cliques." Instead, most people turn to local community service groups. "There are numerous ways to volunteer," one student notes. "Gonzaga has a lot of volunteer-oriented clubs like Moment of Magic, Setons, and Campus Kids, and a ton of students sign up." A "very service-oriented school," Gonzaga instills "the value of service and caring for others in its students."
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Access
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Jason Varnado
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Please visit https://www.gonzaga.edu/disabilityaccess to learn more about accommodations and documentation important for securing accommodations, if needed.Documentation Required for ADHD
Please visit https://www.gonzaga.edu/disabilityaccess to learn more about accommodations and documentation important for securing accommodations, if needed.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
183
Number of Honor Societies
18
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
54% participate in intramural sports
7% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Bulldogs)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Bulldogs)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
96/99
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Lenovo
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Yes
Mental Health Website
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Required for faculty & staff;
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Yes
Additional groups:
Spokane Residency Program providers (licensed MDs); masters level practicum trainees/interns
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Yes
Details on offerings:
Center for Cura Personalis office hours; OUR House; Gonzaga Student Body Association; Peer Health Educators
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
Housing and Residence Life sponsored training; New Student and Family Programs new student orientation; presentations in the dorms by request from the Resident Assistants and Resident Directors
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Students required to participate
Incoming transfer students
Students required to participate
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
No
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
No
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
9 months
