Spokane, WA | gonzaga.edu

Gonzaga offers 80 undergraduate majors and programs in five undergraduate schools. Undergraduates may also participate in several distinctive academic programs. Whether your interests lie in studying abroad, conducting research, or becoming a knowledgeable and compassionate teacher Gonzaga University is a wonderful place to grow and be challenged. From a diverse set of leadership programs to our nationally recognized intramural sports program to our focus on service and social justice, Gonzaga provides excellent opportunities for staying active in your time at GU. Gonzaga’s spirited student community is made up of students from all over the world. Gonzaga is located on the Spokane River just minutes from downtown Spokane, Washington’s 2nd largest city. This setting in a vibrant city along with the five ski resorts that are in the area and countless hiking and biking trails nearby make Spokane an ideal place for those students that crave the amenities of a city but also want to explore the outdoors.

Representatives

Alexa Gaske
She/Her/Hers
Assistant Director of Admission
(509) 313-6602
gaske@gonzaga.edu

Details

Institution Type
Private 

Campus Setting
Urban

Closest Airport (Distance)
GEG (8.5 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
5,172 / 7,306

Average Class Size
21

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
49% / 30% / 2%

Athletics Division
Division I

Athletics League
West Coast Conference

Mid-Range ACT / SAT
28 - 32 / 1265 - 1410

Average GPA
3.56-3.92

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
8,742 / 7,139 (81%)

Deposits
1,265

Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App for Transfers Only

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? Yes

Rolling Admission? No

Admission Interview? Optional

Need-blind Admission? Yes

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action & Nursing: November 15
Regular Decision: February 1

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: March 1
Spring: Nov 15

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
November 15 (Early Action) and February 1 (Regular Decision)

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall (Priority): March 1
Spring: Rolling

Link to Scholarship Info
https://www.gonzaga.edu/undergraduate-admission/tuition-aid/scholarship-opportunities

1. U.S. News and World Report ranked Gonzaga University in the top 19% of National Universities in 2023.

2. 99% of accepted students earned scholarship and/or grants in 2023.

3. Class of 2023 Graduates boast a 93% success rate, meaning graduates were fully employed, pursuing graduate degrees, or participating in service programs, 6-months after graduation.