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CAMPUS

Location:
Spokane, Washington

131 Acres

94 Buildings

Private, Catholic, Jesuit University

Founded in 1887

Located in a residential setting along the Spokane River, 1/2 mile from the downtown business district

Pronunciation: Gone - ZAG (as in "bag") - uh

Nickname: Zags


ACADEMICS

75 academic majors in 5 undergraduate schools:
College of Arts and Sciences

School of Business
School of Education
School of Engineering
School of Professional Studies

Average class size:
22

Student/Faculty Ratio:
12:1

Full-Time Faculty:
348

Jesuits:
42

Classes taught by professors:
100%


DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMS

Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program

Comprehensive Leadership Program

Honors Program

Military Science


ATHLETICS

NCAA Division I Athletics

West Coast Conference

Mascot:
Bulldog (Zags)

Men's Sports:
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country/Track
Golf
Soccer
Tennis

Women's Sports:
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country/Track
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball

Intramural Sports:
Volleyball
Flag Football
Basketball
Softball
Soccer
Racquetball
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee

STUDENTS

4275 Undergraduates

6610 Total Enrollment

1046 Entering Fall 2007 Freshmen

Fall 2007 Freshmen Averages:
GPA 3.68
SAT 1190
ACT 26

Geographic Distribution,
Fall 2007 Freshmen:
45% Washington
14.4% California
12.5% Oregon
5.6% Colorado
4.2% Idaho
2.7% Arizona
2.7% Montana
1.4% Nevada
1.2% Alaska
1% Hawaii
0.9% Wyoming
0.8% Illinois
0.7% New Mexico
0.5% Utah
0.4% Minnesota
0.4% Texas
0.3% Indiana
0.2% Connecticut
0.2% Kansas
0.2% Massachusetts
0.2% Michigan
0.2% Missouri
0.2% Nebraska
0.2% New Hampshire
0.2% Wisconsin
1.6% Foreign Countries or Military Bases
All other states 0.1% or less

Religious Distribution,
Fall 2007 Freshmen:

Roman Catholic--42.7%
No Religion Stated--35.4%
Other Christian--4.3%
Church of Christ--4%
Lutheran--3.4%
Presbyterian--3.1%
Methodist--1.8%
Episcopalian--1.3%
Baptist--1.3%
Other Religion--0.8%
Eastern Orthodox--0.4%
Pentacostal--0.3%
N
on Believers of any Religion--0.3%
Jewish--0.2%
Hindu--0.2%
Buddhist--0.2%
Mennonite--0.1%
Latter Day Saints--0.1%
Congregationalist--0.1%

Ethnic Diversity,
Fall 2007 Freshmen:
14.2% of the class is represented by students-of-color

Gender Distribution,
Fall 2006 Freshmen:
47% Male; 53% Female


ALUMNI

Gonzaga maintains contact with over 30,000 alumni.

Notable alumni include:
Bing Crosby - late actor and crooner
Thomas Foley - former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
John Stockton - NBA all-time assists and steals record-holder
Carl Pohlad - Minnesota Twins owner
James Wickwire - attorney and world-class mountain climber
Michael Stepovich - last territorial governor of Alaska
Tony Canadeo (deceased) - NFL Hall of Fame member
Christine Gregoire - first female Washington state attorney general and current governor of Washington state
Carl Maxey (deceased) - Spokane attorney and civil rights leader

FINANCIAL AID 2007-2008

Over 95% of all undergraduates receive financial aid

Average freshmen financial aid package:
(for students demonstrating financial need according to the FAFSA)
$20,280

Institutional aid awarded in 2007:
Over $47 million

Average percent of need met:
82%

Composition of an average, need-based on-time freshmen award:
69% Scholarships & Grants
16% Work-study
15% Loans


COSTS 2007-2008

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees:
Full-time (12-18 credits) - $13,060/semester
(includes Student Activity Fee)

Part-time - $760 per credit hour

Miscellaneous Fees:
$670/semester

Average Room and Board:
Meal Plan #2 - $1,780/semester

Double occupancy - $1,855/semester

Meal Plans (per semester):
PLATINUM: $1,905
Unlimited access to the resident dining facility, including Late Night Dining + $260 Dining Dollars*

GOLD: $1,780
Unlimited access to the resident dining facility, with the exception of Late Night Dining + $285
Dining Dollars*

SILVER: $1,655
Access to the resident dining facility during the lunch through dinner hours Monday-Friday, and brunch and dinner hours Saturday-Sunday + $330 Dining Dollars*

BRONZE: $1,530
100 block meals at the resident dining facility during normal or Late Night Dinner hours + $485
Dining Dollars*

COPPER DINNER: $1,435
Access to the resident dining facility during dinner hours only, Monday-Sunday + $475
Dining Dollars*

COPPER LUNCH: $1,435
Access to the resident dining facility during lunch hours only, Monday-Sunday + $475 Dining Dollars*

*Dining Dollars can be used for purchases at any campus dining retail location


STUDENT SERVICES/ACTIVITIES

Gonzaga offers special student services through some of the following centers:
University Ministry
The Career Center
Counseling and Career Assessment Center
Crosby Student Center
Gonzaga Alumni Mentor Program (GAMP)
Housing and Residence Life
Disability Resources, Education, & Access Management (DREAM)
Health Center
Student Activities
Center for Community Action & Service Learning (CCASL)
Unity House
Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA)


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