Gonzaga University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1693 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #466 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #419 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 4 | In Spokane |
| #567 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 47 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 5,084
- Graduates
- 2,169
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- gonzaga.edu
Gonzaga University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Gonzaga University has an acceptance rate of 70% and is among the top 32% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 66% | 73% |
| Applicants | 9,887 | 4,500 | 5,387 |
| Admissions | 6,895 | 2,980 | 3,915 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,216 | 553 | 663 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
685 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
656 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
342 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gonzaga University are 1210-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
158 or 13%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gonzaga University are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4598 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 859 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 460 (6%) |
| Asian | 420 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 398 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 317 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 122 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 25 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gonzaga University is $38,727 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,317 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,802 |
| $48-75K | $25,521 |
| $75-110K | $35,831 |
| $110K+ | $41,075 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,800 | $19,422 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,800 | $19,422 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,800 | $19,422 |
| Fee in-district | $935 | $389 |
| Fee in-state | $935 | $389 |
| Fee out-of-state | $935 | $389 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,004 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,094 |
| Room charge | $7,234 |
| Meal charge | $6,860 |
Gonzaga University majors
Gonzaga University has granted 1,143 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 688 master's across 17 programs, and 196 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gonzaga University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 239 | 77 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 82 | 124 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 162 | 13 | |
| Law | 128 | ||
| Accounting | 61 | 36 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 94 | ||
| Psychology, General | 89 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 68 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 20 | 37 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 54 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 49 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 36 | 10 | |
| Computer Science | 44 | ||
| Criminology | 36 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 34 | ||
| Education, General | 34 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 33 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 31 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 30 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 27 | ||
| History, General | 21 | ||
| Biochemistry | 20 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 20 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 19 | ||
| Sociology, General | 18 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 18 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 17 | ||
| Taxation | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | 1 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 15 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 12 | ||
| School Psychology | 12 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 11 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | ||
| Engineering, General | 10 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 9 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 8 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Journalism | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 3 | ||
| Education, Other | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 2 | ||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,143 | 688 | 196 |
Gonzaga University has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 88% | 89% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gonzaga University has published 3,722 scientific papers with 43,405 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Engineering, Psychology, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 34 | 75 |
| 1992 | 28 | 51 |
| 1993 | 47 | 90 |
| 1994 | 44 | 108 |
| 1995 | 39 | 132 |
| 1996 | 43 | 182 |
| 1997 | 44 | 187 |
| 1998 | 46 | 193 |
| 1999 | 43 | 228 |
| 2000 | 58 | 304 |
| 2001 | 52 | 314 |
| 2002 | 55 | 347 |
| 2003 | 50 | 402 |
| 2004 | 66 | 513 |
| 2005 | 78 | 517 |
| 2006 | 71 | 594 |
| 2007 | 98 | 746 |
| 2008 | 77 | 822 |
| 2009 | 103 | 980 |
| 2010 | 129 | 1057 |
| 2011 | 151 | 1395 |
| 2012 | 165 | 1695 |
| 2013 | 142 | 1910 |
| 2014 | 147 | 2331 |
| 2015 | 141 | 2279 |
| 2016 | 171 | 2407 |
| 2017 | 159 | 2435 |
| 2018 | 184 | 2521 |
| 2019 | 198 | 2758 |
| 2020 | 205 | 3437 |
| 2021 | 231 | 3448 |
| 2022 | 153 | 3789 |
| 2023 | 154 | 3660 |
Gonzaga University alumni
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Bing Crosby
- Occupations
- actorstage actorscreenwriterradio personalitysinger
- Biography
-
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. was an American singer, actor, television producer, television and radio personality and businessman. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide. He was a leader in record sales, network radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1926 to 1977. He was one of the first global cultural icons. He made over 70 feature films and recorded more than 1,600 songs.
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Rui Hachimura
- Enrolled in Gonzaga University
- Studied in 2016
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Rui Hachimura is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs and has played for the Japan national team. He plays both the small forward and power forward positions. After being selected ninth overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2019 NBA draft, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020.
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John Stockton
- Enrolled in Gonzaga University
- Studied in 1980-1984
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
John Houston Stockton is an American former professional basketball player. Regarded as one of the greatest point guards, players, and passers of all time, he spent his entire NBA career (1984–2003) with the Utah Jazz, and the team made the playoffs in each of his 19 seasons. In 1997 and 1998, together with his longtime teammate Karl Malone, Stockton led the Jazz to the franchise's only two NBA Finals appearances, both of which were losses to the Chicago Bulls.
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Domantas Sabonis
- Enrolled in Gonzaga University
- Studied in 2014-2016
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Domantas Sabonis is a Lithuanian-American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Lithuanian national team. Son of the Hall of Fame player Arvydas Sabonis, Sabonis is an All-NBA Team member and three-time NBA All-Star.
General info
| Alternative names | GU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam For the greater glory of God |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,464 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | E 502 Boone Ave Spokane, Washington, 99258-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 229,000 |
| Phone | 8009869585 |