Gonzaga University: Review & Facts

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Gonzaga University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 7,255 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1881 and is one of the 8 schools and colleges located in Spokane, Washington.

Gonzaga University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Gonzaga University.

Majors
Offered
67
Gonzaga University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 67 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Nursing, Psychology, Management, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Gonzaga University is very high at 93% (well above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
93%
Good
The graduation rate at Gonzaga University is very good: 89%.

Student to faculty ratio at Gonzaga University is pretty good: 12:1. Learn more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, about $49,800 per academic year. The additional fees at Gonzaga University not covered by tuition are roughly $1,000; which comes to a total of $50,800 per year.

Read the details about Gonzaga University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
70%
Doable
According to recent data, 9,887 applications were submitted and 6,895 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Gonzaga University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,200
High
Gonzaga University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Gonzaga University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Gonzaga University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 3,100 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- about $7,200 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Gonzaga University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Gonzaga University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Gonzaga University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Gonzaga University
E 502 Boone Ave
Spokane, Washington
99258-0001, USA
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