CAMPUS

Location:
Spokane, Washington

120.5 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 and programs 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:
11:1

Full-Time Faculty:
364

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:
Basketball
Flag Football
Racquetball
Softball
Soccer
  Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball

4515 Undergraduates

7229 Total Enrollment

1103 Entering Fall 2008 Freshmen

Fall 2008 Freshmen Averages:
GPA 3.66
SAT 1176
ACT 26

Geographic Distribution,
Fall 2008 Freshmen:

45.55% Washington (507)
15.27% California (170)
10.78% Oregon (120)
5.48% Colorado (61)
3.14% Montana (35)
2.69% Arizona (30)
2.69% Idaho (30)
1.70% Nevada (19)
1.70% Alaska (19)
1.52% Utah (17)
1.43% Hawaii (16)
0.62% Minnesota (7)
0.62% New Mexico (7)
0.53% Wyoming (6)
0.53% Illinois (6)
0.44% Texas (5)
  0.44% Connecticut (5)
  0.35% Maryland (4)
0.26% Michigan (3)
  0.26% Pennsylvania (3)
0.17% North Carolina (2)
0.17% North Dakota (2)
0.17% New Hampshire (2)
0.17% Oklahoma (2)
0.17% South Dakota (2)
0.17% Virginia (2)
 0.08% Florida (1)
0.08% Iowa (1)
0.08% Indiana (1)
0.08% Kentucky (1)
0.08% Maine (1)
0.08% Missouri (1)
0.08% Nebraska (1)
0.08% New Jersey (1)
0.08% Tennessee (1)
0.08% Wisconsin (1)
1.88% Foreign Countries or Military Bases (21)
 

Religious Distribution,
Fall 2008 Freshmen:

Roman Catholic 49.28%
Non-Believer 25.86%
No Religion Stated 10.54%
Lutheran 3.69%
Other Religion 2.61%
Other Christian 1.98%
Methodist 1.89%
Baptist 1.17%
Episcopal 0.90%
Christian Church 0.72%
Jewish 0.36%
Eastern Orthodox 0.18%
Pentecostal 0.18%
7th Day Adventist 0.09%
Church of Latter Day Saints 0.09%
Congregationalist 0.09%
Islam 0.09%
Mennonite 0.09%
Society of Friends 0.09%
Unitarian-Univeralist 0.09%

Ethnic Diversity,
Fall 2008 Freshmen:

15.18% of the class is represented by students-of-color

Gender Distribution,
Fall 2008 Freshmen:

45% Male; 55% Female

ALUMNI

Gonzaga maintains contact with over 30,000 alumni.

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

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 2008-2009

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees:
Full-time (12-18 credits) - $27,820/year
(includes Student Activity Fee)

Part-time - $810 per credit hour

Miscellaneous Fees:
Approximately $670/year

Average Room and Board:
Gold Meal Plan - $1,860/semester
Room--Double occupancy - $1,940/semester

Meal Plans (per semester):
PLATINUM: $1,990
Unlimited access to the resident dining facility, including Late Night Dining + $275 Dining Dollars*

GOLD: $1,860
Unlimited access to the resident dining facility, with the exception of Late Night Dining + $295 Dining Dollars*

SILVER: $1,730
Access to the resident dining facility during the lunch through dinner hours Monday-Friday, and brunch and dinner hours Saturday-Sunday + $345 Dining Dollars*

BRONZE: $1,600
100 block meals at the resident dining facility during normal or Late Night Dinner hours + $495 Dining Dollars*

COPPER DINNER: $1,500
Access to the resident dining facility during dinner hours only, Monday-Sunday + $475 Dining Dollars*

COPPER LUNCH: $1,500
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:
  The Career Center
Center for Community Action & Service Learning (CCASL)
Counseling and Career Assessment Center
Crosby Student Center
Disability Resources, Education, & Access Management (DREAM)
Gonzaga Alumni Mentor Program (GAMP)
Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA)
Health Center
Housing and Residence Life
  Student Activities
Unity House
University Ministry