- 4 Year
- SPOKANE, WA
Gonzaga University
- grade B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- SPOKANE, WA
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 1,235 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade A
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B minus
About
Gonzaga University is a mid-sized Catholic, Jesuit university in the Pacific Northwest ranked amongst the top 85 universities in the country (US News & World Report 2022). Our community includes around 5,000 undergraduate students from across the country and the world representing over 32 faiths. We offer 49 majors, 58 minors and 49 concentrations in five undergraduate schools: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering & Applied Science, and Nursing & Human Physiology.
With an average class size of 23, students interact closely with Gonzaga’s faculty, who are ranked 12th in the nation for teaching. GU’s academic environment encourages critical thinking and learning by doing, including through academic research, real-world design projects, and internships.
Gonzaga is located in Spokane, the second largest city in Washington. Students have easy access to urban amenities while also enjoying amazing opportunities for hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Nursing Friday
Gonzaga University Admission Visit Center, 502 E Boone Ave, Spokane, WA, 99258
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Gonzaga's Nursing Fridays provide prospective nursing students the opportunity to learn more about our nursing program, explore the facilities and labs, and interact with nursing faculty. Nursing Fridays are limited to high school juniors and seniors only. Unfortunately, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is not available to current Gonzaga students, transfer students, or post-baccalaureate applicants. Sample Nursing Friday Itinerary 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM - Optional Admission Information Session 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Optional Campus Tour 11:00 or 11:30 AM - Optional Admission Interview (approx. 30 minutes) 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM - Check-in at Admission Visit Center 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Nursing Presentation and Facilities Tour 2:30 or 3:00 PM - Optional Admission Interview (approx. 30 minutes) If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email visit@gonzaga.edu or call our office at 509-313-6531 or 1-800-322-2584 ext. 6531.
Preview Day
John J. Hemmingson Center, 702 E Desmet Ave Spokane, WA, 99202
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Gonzaga Preview Days provide prospective and admitted students the opportunity to interact with current Zags, Gonzaga faculty and staff, and Admission staff. Scheduled events start at 9:00 AM and end by 2:30 PM, after which time optional admission interviews will be available and various open houses will run until 4:00 PM. Sample Preview Day Schedule: Welcome Campus Tour Financial Aid Session (for parents/families) Student Panel (for students only) Student Health and Wellbeing Lunch Academic Session Optional Admission Interview - sign up after Academic Sessions in College Hall 121. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email visit@gonzaga.edu or call our office at 509-313-6531 or 1-800-322-2584 ext. 6531.
Nursing Friday
Gonzaga University Admission Visit Center, 502 E Boone Ave, Spokane, WA, 99258
View Event Description
Gonzaga's Nursing Fridays provide prospective nursing students the opportunity to learn more about our nursing program, explore the facilities and labs, and interact with nursing faculty. Nursing Fridays are limited to high school juniors and seniors only. Unfortunately, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is not available to current Gonzaga students, transfer students, or post-baccalaureate applicants. Sample Nursing Friday Itinerary 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM - Optional Admission Information Session 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Optional Campus Tour 11:00 or 11:30 AM - Optional Admission Interview (approx. 30 minutes) 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM - Check-in at Admission Visit Center 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Nursing Presentation and Facilities Tour 2:30 or 3:00 PM - Optional Admission Interview (approx. 30 minutes) If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email visit@gonzaga.edu or call our office at 509-313-6531 or 1-800-322-2584 ext. 6531.
Preview Day
John J. Hemmingson Center, 702 E Desmet Ave Spokane, WA, 99202
View Event Description
Gonzaga Preview Days provide prospective and admitted students the opportunity to interact with current Zags, Gonzaga faculty and staff, and Admission staff. Scheduled events start at 9:00 AM and end by 2:30 PM, after which time optional admission interviews will be available and various open houses will run until 4:00 PM. Sample Preview Day Schedule: Welcome Campus Tour Financial Aid Session (for parents/families) Student Panel (for students only) Student Health and Wellbeing Lunch Academic Session Optional Admission Interview - sign up after Academic Sessions in College Hall 121. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email visit@gonzaga.edu or call our office at 509-313-6531 or 1-800-322-2584 ext. 6531.
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Most Popular Majors
- Business326 Graduates
- Psychology95 Graduates
- Biology91 Graduates
- Nursing77 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering75 Graduates
- Accounting73 Graduates
- Political Science and Government57 Graduates
- Computer Science56 Graduates
- Exercise Physiology54 Graduates
- Civil Engineering42 Graduates
Make Gonzaga Affordable
98% of students receive some form of merit or need based aid, and the average institutional aid package is over $26,000/year. All first-year students are automatically considered for merit scholarships between $14,000 and $25,000 per year. Students will find out their merit scholarship decision at the same time as their admission decision, and need-based aid decisions will be sent soon thereafter.