Quick Q & A

Frequently Asked Questions

 1. What is the size of Gonzaga's undergraduate student body?
 2. What is total University enrollment?
 3. What is the average class size?
 4. What is the student-to-faculty ratio?
 5. What is the average incoming freshman grade point average?
 6. What is the average SAT and ACT for admitted students?
 7. What percentage of classes are taught by professors?
 8. How many full-time faculty members teach at Gonzaga?
 9. What is the 4-year graduation rate at Gonzaga?
10. What percentage of students receive financial aid?
11. How much does it cost to attend Gonzaga?
12. What is the average freshman financial aid package?
13. What is the percentage of in-state versus out-of-state students?
14. What is the male to female ratio?
15. Do I have to be Catholic to attend Gonzaga?
16. What about diversity on campus?
17. What is the freshman to sophomore retention rate?
18. When is your deadline for Fall 2013 undergraduate admission?
19. What is Gonzaga's FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) code?
20. Can I get a part-time job while attending school full-time?
21. Does Gonzaga have core curriculum requirements for all students?
22. When do I declare a major? What if I don't know what I want to study?

1 . What is the size of Gonzaga's undergraduate student body?

4,805

2 . What is the total university enrollment?

7,837

3 . What is the average class size?

23

4 . What is the student-to-faculty ratio?

11:1

5 . What is the average incoming freshman grade point average?

3.72 (unweighted)

6 . What is the average SAT and ACT for admitted students?

1202 (Critical Reading and Math sections only)
Mid-50% SAT range: 1090 -1290

26.7 Composite score
Mid-50% ACT composite range: 24 - 29

7 . What percentage of classes are taught by professors?

100%

8 . How many full-time faculty members work at Gonzaga?

395

9. What is the four-year graduation rate at Gonzaga?

71%

10 . What percentage of students receive financial aid?

97%

11 . How much does it cost to attend Gonzaga?

Full-time (12-18 credits) Undergraduate Tuition & Fees: $16,580 semester (includes Student Activity Fee)

Part-time: $850 per credit hour

Approximate Room & Board:

     Meal Plan Choice #2 (Ruby)- $2,050/semester

     Double occupancy room - $2,290/semester

Miscellaneous Fees, Books, and Supplies: $1000 (approximate)

12 . What is the average freshman financial aid package?

$23,680/yr (based on average academic merit award + demonstrated financial need according to FAFSA)

13 . What is the percentage of in-state versus out-of-state students?

52% : 48%

14 . What is the male to female ratio?

46% : 54%

15. Do I have to be Catholic to attend Gonzaga?

No. Students of all faith backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Approximately 50% of our students are Catholic, and daily masses are well-attended. The University also sponsors an Islamic prayer center, a weekly non-denominational worship service, and even has a Tibetan monk and Jewish Rabbi on its faculty.

16. What about ethnic diversity on campus?

Approximately 23% of the 2012 freshman class come from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. The Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) offers many programs and support services for the student body.

17. What is the freshman to sophomore retention rate?

92%

18. When is your deadline for Fall 2013 undergraduate admission?

Early Action (non-binding) Deadline: November 15, 2012

Regular Admission Deadline: February 1, 2013

19. What is Gonzaga's FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) code?

003778

20. Can I get a part-time job while attending school full-time?

The Gonzaga Student Employment Office serves students seeking part-time employment during the academic year and full-time employment during the summer. Both on- and off-campus jobs are awarded as part of the financial aid package. However, many other on-campus job opportunities are available regardless of financial need (for example with Sodexo food services and/or individual departments.

21. Does Gonzaga have core curriculum requirements for all students?

Yes. All students, regardless of their major, must complete the Core Curriculum. This consists of four philosophy classes, three religious studies classes, English composition, English literature, speech, and math. Students enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences may have additional Core requirements.

Students may spread out the Core over their four years at Gonzaga, but most take both English classes, speech and their first philosophy class during freshman year.

22. When do I declare a major? What if I don't know exactly what I want to study?

About 60% of entering Gonzaga students are undecided about their major field of study. Students normally have until the end of their sophomore year to declare a major. Many students change majors after they are enrolled. Some fields (like engineering and education) are less flexible than others. Students who are even slightly interested in engineering or education should start off taking courses in that field. It is much easier to transfer out of these majors than into the programs at a later time.

*Students planning on majoring in Nursing must apply for the four-year, direct-entry program as a part of the Application for Admission.