Gonzaga University is a private university in Spokane, Washington. It was founded in 1887 by Joseph Cataldo. The university is named after the young Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. The campus houses 105 buildings of grassland alongside the Spokane River, in a residential setting a half-mile from downtown Spokane.
Gonzaga University will help you develop your creative potential by posing important questions and helping you relate them to your academic pursuits. You will learn to use your talents and education to positively impact the world. Gonzaga University helps you attain your degree in a focused and personal way. What are your hopes? What are your concerns? Where do you see yourself in five years? Gonzaga University will help you decide on the program that will enable you to reach your goals, whether in business, education, nursing, arts, and science, or professional studies. Throughout your time here, you will not only be going deeper into your chosen field; you will absorb what it means to think with creativity, serve with humility, and lead with integrity.
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At a glance
- Founded in 1887
- International students: 200
- Countries represented: 40+
- Bachelor’s degrees: 78+
- Master’s and doctoral degrees: 29
- Student to Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
Rankings and recognition
- Ranked #79 among all universities in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Education
- #21 Best Value among private universities in the nation.
- Top 20% Best National University by U.S. News & World Report, 2022.
- #13 for best undergraduate teaching, among national universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
- The undergraduate Business program ranked in the top 16% of 514 programs ranked, at 84 th (U.S. News & World Report, 2022).
- The Graduate Accounting Program is the 25 th best in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2021 edition of Best Graduate Schools)
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Costs and exam codes
- Undergraduate tuition: $32,000 to $49,800 per year
- Graduate tuition: $20,000 to $22,000
- Average housing cost: $13,000 per year
| Exam | Institution code |
|---|---|
| SAT | 4330 |
| GMAT | DIRECT |
| ACT | 4458 |
| IELTS | DIRECT |
| GRE | 4330 |
| TOEFL | 4330 |
English proficiency requirements
Undergraduate Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 6.8+
- IELTS 5.5+
- PEARSON 46+
Undergraduate Direct
- TOEFL iBT 8+
- IELTS 6.5+
- PEARSON 56+
Graduate Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 68+
- IELTS 5.5+
- PEARSON 4.6+
Graduate Direct
- TOEFL iBT 80+
- IELTS 6.5+
- PEARSON 6+
Academic requirements
Graduate Pathway
- 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
Graduate Direct
- 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
Undergraduate Pathway
- 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
- SAT 1+
- ACT 1+
Undergraduate Direct
- 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
- SAT 1+
- ACT 1+
Programs
Bachelors (39)
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Biology & Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Criminal Justice & Criminology
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Studies
- French
- History
- International Studies
- Italian Studies
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Sports Management
- Broadcasting & Digital Media
- Communication
- Public Relations
- Special Education
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nursing
- Kinesiology
- Art
- Dance
- Theatre Arts
Masters (4)
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Sport & Exercise Science
- Teaching English as a Second Language





