Gonzaga University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1654 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #452 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #406 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 4 | In Spokane |
| #752 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 47 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 5,281
- Graduates
- 2,189
- 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 82% 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 | 82% | 82% | 81% |
| Applicants | 8,759 | 3,848 | 4,847 |
| Admissions | 7,155 | 3,163 | 3,946 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,251 | 576 | 670 |
603 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
653 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
88 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1190
or below
75% of them
had 1380
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gonzaga University are 1190-1380 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
272 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gonzaga University are 27-31 (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 | 4573 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1010 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 537 (7%) |
| Asian | 438 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 404 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 294 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 142 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 24 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gonzaga University is $40,117 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 | $20,833 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,112 |
| $48-75K | $25,106 |
| $75-110K | $33,949 |
| $110K+ | $42,668 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,380 | $21,402 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,380 | $21,402 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,380 | $21,402 |
| Fee in-district | $1,100 | $585 |
| Fee in-state | $1,100 | $585 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,100 | $585 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,909 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,580 |
| Room charge | $7,800 |
| Meal charge | $7,780 |
Gonzaga University majors
Gonzaga University has granted 1,134 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 575 master's across 20 programs, and 224 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 | 251 | 10 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 89 | 164 | |
| Law | 165 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 116 | 16 | |
| Psychology, General | 109 | ||
| Accounting | 57 | 27 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 67 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 62 | ||
| Computer Science | 58 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 31 | 23 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 45 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 44 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 43 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 31 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 29 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | 22 | |
| Criminology | 24 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | ||
| History, General | 22 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 20 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 19 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 18 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 18 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 17 | ||
| Taxation | 17 | ||
| Education, General | 16 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | 7 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 15 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 14 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 14 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 14 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 11 | ||
| Journalism | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 8 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 8 | ||
| School Psychology | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 7 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 6 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 6 | ||
| Education, Other | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Business Analytics | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,134 | 575 | 224 |
Gonzaga University has a graduation rate of 86%, which is among the 7% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 86% | 85% | 88% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gonzaga University has published 4,444 scientific papers with 66,657 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, Biology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 50 | 148 |
| 1994 | 47 | 202 |
| 1995 | 46 | 234 |
| 1996 | 49 | 302 |
| 1997 | 67 | 308 |
| 1998 | 48 | 316 |
| 1999 | 44 | 360 |
| 2000 | 69 | 433 |
| 2001 | 54 | 404 |
| 2002 | 60 | 527 |
| 2003 | 57 | 587 |
| 2004 | 70 | 696 |
| 2005 | 92 | 736 |
| 2006 | 75 | 813 |
| 2007 | 106 | 985 |
| 2008 | 90 | 1140 |
| 2009 | 135 | 1301 |
| 2010 | 145 | 1428 |
| 2011 | 181 | 1825 |
| 2012 | 179 | 2245 |
| 2013 | 155 | 2459 |
| 2014 | 164 | 2940 |
| 2015 | 156 | 2987 |
| 2016 | 171 | 3151 |
| 2017 | 173 | 3287 |
| 2018 | 199 | 3373 |
| 2019 | 218 | 3710 |
| 2020 | 247 | 4596 |
| 2021 | 251 | 4739 |
| 2022 | 174 | 4920 |
| 2023 | 200 | 5157 |
| 2024 | 167 | 5055 |
| 2025 | 128 | 4447 |
Gonzaga University alumni
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Bing Crosby
- Occupations
- businesspersonpoetwriterstage actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. was an American singer and actor. One of the first multimedia stars, 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 the power forward position. 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 ended in 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 three times.
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 | 1,467 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | E 502 Boone Ave Spokane, Washington, 99258-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 229,000 |
| Phone | 8009869585 |