Gonzaga University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1712 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #464 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #418 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 4 | In Spokane |
| #729 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 48 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 5,163
- Graduates
- 2,143
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 75% | 77% |
| Applicants | 9,530 | 4,293 | 5,156 |
| Admissions | 7,239 | 3,224 | 3,964 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,253 | 590 | 655 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
691 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
591 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
312 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1220
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gonzaga University are 1220-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
113 or 9%
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 | 4451 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 895 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 513 (7%) |
| Asian | 430 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 412 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 407 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 125 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 23 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gonzaga University is $40,295 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 | $23,364 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,330 |
| $48-75K | $25,096 |
| $75-110K | $35,623 |
| $110K+ | $43,615 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,540 | $19,841 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,540 | $19,841 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,540 | $19,841 |
| Fee in-district | $960 | $403 |
| Fee in-state | $960 | $403 |
| Fee out-of-state | $960 | $403 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,990 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,080 |
| Room charge | $7,600 |
| Meal charge | $7,480 |
Gonzaga University majors
Gonzaga University has granted 1,177 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 674 master's across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 70 | 191 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 254 | 2 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 158 | 12 | |
| Law | 134 | ||
| Psychology, General | 94 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 91 | ||
| Accounting | 59 | 29 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 59 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 58 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 50 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 26 | 24 | |
| Computer Science | 44 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 40 | ||
| Criminology | 32 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 32 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 28 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 | ||
| Taxation | 27 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 26 | ||
| History, General | 26 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | 14 | |
| Biochemistry | 23 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 21 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 21 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 20 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 20 | ||
| Education, General | 17 | ||
| Education, Other | 16 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 15 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | 3 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 14 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 14 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | ||
| Engineering, General | 10 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 10 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| School Psychology | 9 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 9 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 6 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Journalism | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,177 | 674 | 196 |
Gonzaga University has a graduation rate of 87%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 87% | 85% | 88% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gonzaga University has published 4,323 scientific papers with 63,119 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Sociology, Physics, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 29 | 92 |
| 1993 | 50 | 148 |
| 1994 | 47 | 202 |
| 1995 | 46 | 234 |
| 1996 | 49 | 300 |
| 1997 | 66 | 308 |
| 1998 | 47 | 316 |
| 1999 | 44 | 360 |
| 2000 | 69 | 432 |
| 2001 | 54 | 404 |
| 2002 | 60 | 527 |
| 2003 | 57 | 585 |
| 2004 | 70 | 696 |
| 2005 | 91 | 735 |
| 2006 | 75 | 813 |
| 2007 | 106 | 984 |
| 2008 | 90 | 1142 |
| 2009 | 135 | 1301 |
| 2010 | 145 | 1427 |
| 2011 | 181 | 1827 |
| 2012 | 179 | 2248 |
| 2013 | 155 | 2459 |
| 2014 | 164 | 2935 |
| 2015 | 156 | 2986 |
| 2016 | 171 | 3152 |
| 2017 | 173 | 3286 |
| 2018 | 199 | 3370 |
| 2019 | 218 | 3710 |
| 2020 | 247 | 4592 |
| 2021 | 250 | 4737 |
| 2022 | 173 | 4920 |
| 2023 | 189 | 5146 |
| 2024 | 162 | 4951 |
Gonzaga University alumni
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Bing Crosby
- Occupations
- businesspersonfilm actorsingerwritertelevision personality
- Biography
-
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. was an American singer and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide. Crosby 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. Crosby 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 of all time, he spent his entire NBA career (1984–2003) with the Utah Jazz, and the team made the playoffs in all 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 a two-time All-NBA Team member, three-time NBA All-Star, and has led the league in rebounds twice.
General info
| Alternative names | GU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Ad maiorem Dei gloriam. |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,479 |
| 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 |