Economic and Social Impact

Gonzaga University Economic Impact

Gonzaga’s total economic impact can be measured in terms of the direct and induced economic impact of the University’s activity on the local economy. In fiscal year 2021-22, the estimated impact of Gonzaga University on the Spokane region was:

• Over $317 million in direct spending by the university, university employees, students, and visitors
• Over $222 million in induced impact from increased demand and economic activity in the Spokane region
• 5,703 university and non-university jobs

Partnerships and Campus Improvements

In addition to the public-private partnership that developed the $60M Health Partnership Facility opened in 2022, Gonzaga University has infused more than $252 million into the Spokane community since 2014 through campus improvements and new premier facilities, such as the John J. Hemmingson Center, Bollier Center for Integrated Science and Engineering, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, and Volkar Center for Athletic Achievement.

Economic Impact of Alumni

Number of Alumni Living in Washington State - 28,787

Economic Impact of Alumni in Washington State - $424,752,185

About the Study

Methodology was adapted by Jenny Connolly, Gonzaga University Associate Director of Institutional Research, from a 2023 report for the Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW). Estimates are based on:

• IPEDS Finance and Fall Enrollment data
• Capital spending
• Visitor counts
• Regional Input-Output Multipliers (RIMS II) from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Gius, Dr. Mark Paul. “The Economic Impact of Independent Colleges of Washington FY 2021-22.” Quinnipiac University, 2023. https://icwashington.org/page/EconomicImpactStudy