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Gonzaga at a Glance

Location:
Spokane, WA
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$29,675
Out-of-State Tuition:
$29,675
Room & Board:
$8,300
Average Financial Aid:
$20,339
Full-Time Undergrads:
4,406
Part-Time Undergrads:
122
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.gonzaga.edu
Admissions Website:
www.gonzaga.edu/Admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.gonzaga.edu/Campus+Resources/Offices+and+Services+A-Z/Student+Financial+Services
Application Deadline:
February 1
Acceptance Rate:
78 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1080–1290
Average ACT Scores:
24–29

Best Things

  • Basketball games at the MAC
  • Fall colors
  • The strong sense of community
  • Walking along the river to downtown
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Bone-numbing wind
  • COG food and meal plan prices
  • Insultingly easy and boring classes
  • The University's frequent misrepresentations and mishandling of its Catholic identity
  • More worst things . . .

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Most students at Gonzaga are very happy to be here. Few would argue that Gonzaga isn’t flawed. Common complaints include that it isn’t strong enough academically, classes are too big, it’s too Catholic or not Catholic enough, and Spokane is a lousy city for a college student. But most students admit their love for it anyway. Perhaps the primary reason for this is the tightness of the Gonzaga community and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere that comes with it. One can cope with shortcomings more easily when living in a comfortable and friendly environment. Students’ workload fluctuates wildly depending on field of study, but few are completely overwhelmed or obsessed with studying. Another major draw to many Gonzaga students is the school’s study abroad program. Almost a quarter of Gonzaga students study overseas, the majority attending Gonzaga’s well-established Florence program.

The biggest challenge facing Gonzaga over the next few years will be the resolution of these various transition-related problems. If Gonzaga truly wants to establish itself as an elite school, growing pains still need to be resolved.It wants to be an elite school, but this’ll mean more profs, more technology, looking for new ways to accommodate students (better food, transportation, campus activities). As with just about any institution, there are plenty of reasons to get frustrated, and plenty of ways in which institutional or administrative stupidity alienates those who are victims of it. The future of Gonzaga will be how it adapts after this time of change. They need to turn their attention not to expanding, but enriching.

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Athletics at Gonzaga University

jdini123

'15

Economics

3.8
B+

Zag Nation

The Kennel Club is unlike anything I have ever experienced! Attending men's basketball games is a must for any student here. Tent city is something you won't find anywhere else and students' passion for their basketball team is second to none! GO TO THE BASKETBALL GAMES!!!!

Feb 01, 2012

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Diversity at Gonzaga University

jdini123

'15

Economics

2.3
C

Not Much Diversity

There isn't a whole lot of racial diversity here. Mostly suburban white kids that you'll see walking around campus. They do a good job of promoting the diversity we do have on campus however.

Feb 01, 2012

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Computers at Gonzaga University

jdini123

'15

Economics

3.5
B

Nothing Special

There are plenty of computers on campus to use if you absolutely need to. Virtually every student has a laptop so the desktops are rarely used. There are computer labs that never seem to be too full, when there are not any classes going on in them.

Feb 01, 2012

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Hometown: Seattle, Wash.

Major: English/Philosophy

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