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Gonzaga University is a medium, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 7,275 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1881 and is one of the 8 colleges located in Spokane, Washington.

Gonzaga University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
56
Gonzaga University will give you the option to earn a bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, doctoral degree, or first-professional degree.

Gonzaga University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, Business, Law, and Psychology. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

Student Retention
92%
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Gonzaga University is very high at 92% (well above Washington average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Students to Faculty Ratio
21 : 1
The graduation rate at Gonzaga University is very good - 81%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Gonzaga University is decent: 21:1. Learn more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans



FAFSA Code
for 2010/11
003778
If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Gonzaga University is 003778. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides grants and loans to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

Tuition and fees per year
$28,400
It is reasonably easy to get approved for a loan at Gonzaga University, as 54% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $3,800.

Average tuition price is very high - around $27,900 per year. The additional fees at Gonzaga University (not included in tuition costs) are around $500; which totals $28,400 annually.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
69%
The school accepts your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

According to recent data, 5,744 applications were submitted and 3,961 were accepted (69%); so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Gonzaga University is $50.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees. Additionally, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not accepted to the postsecondary institution.

The graduate application fee is $50.00. The first-professional application fee is also 50 dollars.

If you want to receive additional information about applying to Gonzaga University, call the school's general information office at (509) 328-4220 or check Gonzaga University Website.

Opportunities and Services



Videos
Available
14
Gonzaga University offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Gonzaga University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,900
Gonzaga University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,700 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- around $3,900 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Gonzaga University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Crime and Safety



Safety
Grade
D-
Based on the college crime data, Gonzaga University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Spokane. Other cities to get an education from around Gonzaga University are Spokane Valley, Cheney, Coeur D Alene, Pullman, and Moscow.

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Gonzaga University Location and Maps



Post Address: Gonzaga University, E 502 Boone Ave, Spokane, Washington 99258-0001, USA
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