Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University | 502 East Boone Avenue | Spokane, WA 99258-0102 | (800) 986.9585



Facts and Figures


GU FAST FACTS 2007-2008  
Gonzaga University
502 E. Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99258
(509) 328-4220
Annual Budget 2007-08 $128.21 million
Annual Payroll 2007-08 $63.36 million
Enrollment Fall 2007 6,700 (projected)
Average class size 22
Faculty 348
Non-Faculty Employees 648
Jesuits 42
Campus 94 buildings, 131 acres
Athletic Conference West Coast Conference
Mascot Bulldogs (Zags)
College Opened 1887
Location Residential setting along Spokane River, one half mile from downtown business district
Pronunciation Gone-ZAG (as in bag)-uh

TUITION & FEES, ROOM & BOARD
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Full-Time $13,060/semester
(includes Student Activity Fee)
Part-Time $760/credit hour
Room & Board
Meal Plan #2 $1,780/semester
Double Occupancy $1,855/semester
Miscellaneous Fees $670/semester
Graduate Tuition $670/credit hour
Law School Tuition $975/credit hour
Doctoral Tuition $725/credit hour
In 2006-2007 more than 96 percent of Gonzaga's undergraduate students received institutionally-funded financial assistance totaling over $47 million in the form of scholarships, grants, tuition waivers and work programs.
ENROLLMENT FALL 2006
  MEN WOMEN TOTAL
Undergraduate 1,951 2,324 4,278
Graduate 703 957 1,657
Doctoral 51 69 121
Law 310 245 555
Non-Credit/ESL 71 54 125
TOTAL 3,086 3,649 6,736









  • From its founding in 1887 by Father Joseph Cataldo, S.J., as a frontier boarding school for boys, Gonzaga University has established its unique identity. Named for the Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, the patron of youth, the 120-year-old institution has grown and matured into one of the West's premier regional universities - fiscally conservative and financially strong, fully accredited, and dedicated to excellent teaching and providing a community atmosphere for its students. Gonzaga's educational philosophy is based on the centuries-old model that aims to educate the whole person - mind, body and spirit - an integration of science and art, faith and reason, action and contemplation.

  • The state Legislature accorded Gonzaga status as a university in 1912, the same year the School of Law began. The Roaring Twenties, which lent a raucous tone to campus life, were highlighted by the remarkable success of Gonzaga football, and establishment of the School of Business Administration (1921) and the School of Education (1928). The Graduate School was launched in 1931. In the 1930s, new national interest in huge hydroelectric projects sparked a demand for engineers and justified establishment of the School of Engineering in 1934.

  • The football program was dropped in 1942 due to declining enrollment as a result of World War II, but not before Gonzaga had sent 23 players on to professional ranks. Enrollment began to swell in the late 1940s, due largely to the G.I. Bill. Women were admitted in 1948. Bing Crosby, one of Gonzaga's most famous alumni, was instrumental in construction of the Crosby Library in 1957, which is now the Crosby Student Center. In 1963, the Gonzaga-in-Florence study-abroad program was initiated. Construction flourished on campus throughout the '60s, with the building of Kennedy Pavilion (now Martin Centre) for athletics, Hughes Hall for sciences, seven student dormitories and the Jesuit House. The School of Professional Studies was established in 1975.

  • In the past quarter-century, the University's mission, character and people have generated a groundswell of goodwill, spurring enrollment beyond 6,500 students and powering two major capital campaigns that have created and renovated buildings for academics, student life and residence living, technology, and endowment for student financial aid, mission, the Gonzaga-in-Florence program and faculty enrichment. The most recent $119-million capital campaign entitled Educating People the World Needs Most, The Campaign for GONZAGA UNIVERSITY, was completed in 2005, having raised nearly $145 million.

  • While the Gonzaga men's basketball team has gained international notoriety by appearing in the last eight NCAA Tournaments, Gonzaga students at home have provided over 100,000 hours of volunteer service to their community in each of the last three years, working with Spokane-area youth, the needy and the elderly, as well as with others in need throughout the country.

  • Founded on the frontier, forged by adversity and blessed by God, Gonzaga remains true to its commitment to make a difference by developing men and women for others.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Gonzaga embodies the intellectual powers of five undergraduate schools offering seven undergraduate degrees in 43 majors. The original College of Arts and Sciences is joined by the School of Business Administration, the School of Education, the School of Engineering and the School of Professional Studies. The University also offers degrees in 26 master's programs, one Ph.D. program, and a Juris Doctor through the School of Law.

The academic heart and strength of Gonzaga's liberal arts tradition lies in its core curriculum, which integrates philosophy, theology, history, mathematics, literature, the natural and social sciences, and extensive writing in students' major disciplines.

In addition, Gonzaga offers programs in preparation for admission to professional schools in dentistry, law, medicine, nursing and veterinary medicine. The University sponsors an Army ROTC program, preparing students to become commissioned officers upon graduation. Gonzaga students may study abroad at Gonzaga-in-Florence, Italy, or at programs in England, France, Spain, Japan, China and Mexico. Biology majors have options for field studies in Australia, Baja-Mexico, British West Indies, Costa Rica and Kenya. While GU students study abroad, the University welcomes to campus international students from more than 40 countries for its English-as-a-Second-Language program in addition to undergraduate and graduate studies.

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES

There are 94 buildings scattered on the lush, grass-covered 131-acre campus, a few of which are worth special distinction. The Jundt Art Center and Museum hosts major art exhibitions. The Foley Center library's Cowles Rare Book Room houses a collection of books up to 500 years old. The Crosby Student Center is home to the public display of memorabilia of Gonzaga alumnus Bing Crosby. Gonzaga offers student housing in 20 residence halls, six apartment complexes and 15 houses. Sodexo Food Services operates a major student dining hall in the COG, plus numerous cafés and snack bars around campus. The Martin Centre is home to Gonzaga's Athletic Department, Physical Education's Service Program and the Kermit Rudolf Fitness Center. The fitness center offers basketball courts, volleyball courts, fitness rooms and racquetball courts. It also offers a wide variety of strength and cardiovascular equipment for the Gonzaga community. The complex has a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool and an indoor running track. Adjacent to the Martin Centre is the McCarthey Athletic Center, a new 6,000 seat arena to showcase the men's and women's basketball teams and to host special events.


STUDENT SERVICES/ACTIVITIES

Gonzaga offers special student services through 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 Support Services, Health Center, Student Activities, the Center for Community Action and Service Learning (CCASL) and Unity House. Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA) sponsors a variety of clubs and activities, including renowned guest speakers, dances, street fairs, boat cruises, and ski days. The newspaper, yearbook and other publications offer students other opportunities to exercise their creativity.

ATHLETICS

Gonzaga offers seven men's and seven women's sports at the top level of intercollegiate athletics, NCAA Division I. Gonzaga has competed in the West Coast Conference in men's sports since 1979, and in women's sports since 1987. Men's sports include basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, tennis, cross country/track and crew. Women's sports include volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, cross country/track, crew and golf. GU offers intramural volleyball, flag football, basketball, softball, soccer, racquetball, tennis and ultimate Frisbee. A variety of club sports also are offered, including ice hockey, lacrosse and snowboarding.

ALUMNI

Gonzaga maintains contact with over 34,000 alumni. Notable alumni include the late actor and crooner Bing Crosby; Thomas Foley, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives; NBA all-time assists and steals record holder John Stockton, formerly of the Utah Jazz; Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad; attorney and world-class mountain climber James Wickwire; Michael Stepovich, the last territorial governor of Alaska (and father-in-law of John Stockton); the late Tony Canadeo, NFL Hall of Fame member and vice president of the Green Bay Packers; Christine Gregoire, first female Washington state attorney general and current governor of Washington state; and the late Spokane attorney and civil rights leader Carl Maxey.

GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

The Board of Trustees is the governing body and establishes general University policy. The Board of Regents advises the Trustees and the University president. The president is the University's chief executive officer. His cabinet helps administer the University's operations.

PRESIDENT'S CABINET
PRESIDENT: Robert J. Spitzer, S.J.
CHANCELLOR: Bernard J. Coughlin, S.J.
VICE PRESIDENTS:

Thayne M. McCulloh (Interim Academic)
Patrick Lee, S.J. (Mission)

Charles J. Murphy (Finance)
Joan Y. Allbery (Interim Administration & Planning)

Harry H. Sladich

Margot J. Stanfield (University Relations)
Sue D. Weitz (Student Life)

CORPORATION COUNSEL: Michael Casey
   




NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Gonzaga is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university. The University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity, or any other non-merit factor in the employment, educational programs or activities which it operates. All University policies, practices, and procedures are consistent with Gonzaga's Catholic, Jesuit identity and Mission Statement, and comply with federal and state regulations, including Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

CAMPUS PHONE DIRECTORY

NOTICE:

GU Prefix has changed to 313. If you are having trouble reaching the University using the 313 prefix to call 328-4220 and dial the last four digits of the number they are trying to reach. Individual businesses need to add the new 313-prefix to their own phone systems/switch to allow calls to the new GU prefix from that business.

Area Code (509)-
Switchboard
328-4220
Academic VP 313-6504
Admission 313-6572
Alumni 313-5999
Art 313-6686
Arts/Sciences, College of
313-5522
Athletics 313-4202
Ticket Sales 313-6000
Audio/Visual Equipment Service 313-3810
Biology 313-6622
Bookstore 313-6390
Business Administration, School of 313-5502
Campus Services 313-6854
Career Center, The 313-4234
Chancellor 313-5520
Chemistry 313-6632
Classical Civilization 313-6789
Communication Arts 313-6662
Computing/Info Services 313-6843
Continuing Education 313-3573
Controller 313-6370
Corporation Counsel 313-6137
Counseling/Career Assessment 313-4054
Criminal Justice 313-6793
Crosby Student Center 313-4097
Cultural Affairs 313-4108
Development 313-6130
Disabilities Support Services 313-4134
Doctorate in Leadership Studies Program 313-3485
Education, School of 313-3503
Certification 313-3473
Counselor Education 313-3515
Off-Campus Education 313-3489
Physical Education 313-3497
Special Education 313-3497
Teacher Education 313-3516
Engineering, School of 313-3522
English 313-6672
English Language Center (ESL) 313-5560
(MA/TESL) 313-6559
Ethics, Gonzaga Institute of 313-5519
Exercise Science 313-3877
Faculty Services 313-6882
Finance VP 313-6139
Financial Aid 313-6582
Financial Aid-Law School 313-3859
Gonzaga Bulletin 313-6826
Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA) 313-5824
Government Relations 313-4065
Health Center 313-4052
History 313-3687
Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program 313-3405
Honors Program 313-6701
Housing/Residence Life 313-4103
Human Resources 313-5996
Job Line 313-5916
International Student Program 313-6562
International Studies 313-3602
Jesuit House 313-6014
Jundt Art Museum 313-6611
Law School Admission 313-5532
Law School Dean 313-3700
Legal Assistance 313-5791
Libraries  
Foley 313-6532
Law 313-5792
Mail Services 313-5697
Math/Computer Science 313-5512
Military Science 313-6512
Ministry Institute 313-6037
Mission VP 313-5519
Modern Languages 313-6662
Music 313-6733
Nursing 313-5542
Organizational Leadership 313-6645
Parking 313-4147
Philosophy 313-6741
Physics 313-6768
Plant Services 313-5656
Political Science 313-3627
President 313-6103
Professional Studies, School of 313-3542
Psychology 313-3600
Public Relations 313-6398
Purchasing 313-5672
Registrar 313-6592
Religious Studies 313-6782
Rudolf Fitness Center 313-4200
Russell Theatre 313-6657
Safety, Environmental Health and 313-5852
Security Director 313-4150
Security 313-2222
Sociology/Criminal Justice 313-3627
Sodexo 313-5874
Student Academic Services 313-4072
Student Accounts 313-6812
Student Activities 313-6123
Student Body Association 313-5824
Student Employment 313-6588
Student Financial Services 313-6582
Student Life VP 313-4100
Student Media 313-6875
Studies Abroad 313-3549
Unity House/Multicultural Education 313-4108
University Ministry 313-4242
University Relations VP 313-5995
Visit Information 313-6531
Women's Studies 313-6742
   



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