Gonzaga University
About
Gonzaga University, a private Jesuit institution in Spokane, Washington, is widely recognized for its academic excellence, particularly through highly ranked programs in the School of Business Administration, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and its robust nursing department. The campus culture is defined by a tight-knit, service-oriented student body and an electric school spirit, famously anchored by the passionate "Kennel Club" student section that cheers on the university’s powerhouse Division I basketball teams. What truly sets Gonzaga apart is its holistic Jesuit philosophy of *cura personalis* (care for the whole person) coupled with unique opportunities like its flagship study abroad campus in Florence, Italy, which together foster an exceptionally supportive environment boasting a remarkable 94% first-year retention rate.
Wikipedia:Gonzaga University (GU) is a private Jesuit university in Spokane, Washington, United States. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Founded in 1887 by Joseph Cataldo, a Sicilian-born priest and Jesuit missionary, the university is named after the young Jesuit saint Aloysius Gonzaga. The campus houses 105 buildings on 152 acres of grassland alongside the Spokane River, in a residential setting a half-mile (800 m) from downtown Spokane.
Location
Cost
Admissions
Wondering if Gonzaga University is the right fit for you?
Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.
Essay Requirements
Gonzaga University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Student Body
Programs & Earnings
Institutional
Wondering if Gonzaga University is the right fit for you?
Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.