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 work 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 freshmen 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. What is the freshmen to sophomore retention rate?
16. When is your deadline for Fall 2009 undergraduate admission?
17. What is Gonzaga's FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) code?
18. Can I get a part-time job while attending school full-time?
19. Does Gonzaga have core curriculum requirements for all students?
20. 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?

4729

2 . What is the total university enrollment?

7682

3 . What is the average class size?

22

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

12:1

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

3.73

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?

98% for academic year 2010-2011

11 . How much does it cost to attend Gonzaga?

Full-time (12-18 credits) Undergraduate Tuition & Fees: $15,220/semester (includes Student Activity Fee)

Part-time: $850 per credit hour

Approximate Room & Board:

     Meal Plan Choice #2 - $1,935/semester

     Double occupancy room - $2,110/semester

Miscellaneous Fees, Books, and Supplies: $1000 approximate amount

12 . What is the average freshmen financial aid package?

$23,265 (for students demonstrating financial need according to the FAFSA)

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

45% : 55%

14 . What is the male to female ratio?

46% : 54%

15. What is the freshmen to sophomore retention rate?

Approximately 92%

16 . When is your deadline for Fall 2009 undergraduate admission?

Early Action (non-binding) Deadline: November 15th

Regular Admission Deadline: February 1st

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

003778

18 . 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.

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

Yes. All students, regardless of their major, take the Core Curriculum. This consists of four philosophy classes, three religious studies classes, English composition, English literature, speech, and math. 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.

20 . 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.