Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1887Midsize citySEVP certified

About

Gonzaga University ( ghən-ZAG-ə; GU) is a private Jesuit university in Spokane, Washington, United States. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Founded in 1887 by Joseph Cataldo, a Sicilian-born priest and Jesuit missionary, the university is named after 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.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$57,250
Estimated total for international students: US$75,461

Net price calculatorgonzaga.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 5,198
Graduate students: 2,189
International undergraduates: 5%
Students per teacher: 12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 82%
SAT: Reading and writing 600–700 · Maths 590–680
ACT: 27–31

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 85%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$89,110

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (81)

Bachelor's degrees46 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCriminologyDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, OtherElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHistoryInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees22 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData AnalyticsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering-Related FieldsIndustrial EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPhilosophyPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTaxationTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageTheological and Ministerial Studies

Doctoral degrees3 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducational Administration and SupervisionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational Administration and SupervisionLawRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduate certificates6 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesEducational Administration and SupervisionIndustrial EngineeringPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital Communication

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.