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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 10:1
Full-Time Student Population 5,239
Part-Time Student Population 2,193
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 386
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 15
Total FT Faculty 386
Faculty with Terminal Degree 86%
Average Faculty Salary $73,516
Full-Time Retention Rate 92%
Part-Time Retention Rate 100%
Graduation Rate 81%
Programs/Majors Offered 56
Average Course Load 4–5 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 51%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 47%
  • 50 or More Students: 2%

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Gonzaga is a relaxed, moderately difficult, student-friendly university, which entails benefits and drawbacks. Gonzaga’s focus is on teaching rather than research, so you won’t be rubbing elbows with “leading lights.” Professors are teaching because they want to, not to fill quotas as they work on their next paper. Students are taught mostly by professors, not TAs or adjuncts. This fosters a relaxed and non-competitive attitude. Students help their fellow students, and cut-throat competition is unheard of. The difficulty of classes varies. Engineering and science classes are more time-consuming
and intense than liberal arts, business, or education.

Perhaps Gonzaga’s greatest academic strength is its core curriculum. One of the most substantial and thorough of its kind, it includes 11 courses students are required to take. It is oriented towards philosophy, religious studies, and thought and expression, but also includes English literature and math. This helps students become well-rounded and versed in different approaches to studying and thinking, and it gives a broad base of experience and knowledge to draw upon when learning and interacting with others. That being said, few of the departments here merit high praise. Engineering, business, and philosophy are solid, but most departments are undermanned and lack specialization.

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Academics at Gonzaga University

authenticswag

'10

Psychology

4.2
A-

GU

I think it offers quite a bit of work in both the arts and sciences. This is the main focus of the school and while it is a small school the professors do a great job of helping the students.

Nov 06, 2011

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ellemennop

'14

Mechanical Engineering

4.6
A

Challenging Engineering Program!

I don't know much about jobs and internships yet, but from what I have heard, professors are really helpful. As far as the workload and curriculum goes, the program is challenging and the professors are usually pretty helpful. If your professor is not the best, there is always someone in the engineering building willing to help you if you need it. You are guaranteed admission to the engineering school, so its nice to get a head start and be out in four years instead of five or six

Oct 16, 2011

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laughingjellybean

'15

Political Science and Government

3.8
B+

Do Your Homework

That is, research which professors you plan to take so you know you are getting your money's worth. There are great professors and there are professors who are... less so, and Rate My Professor has been pretty accurate for me so far. For incoming freshmen, it's pretty easy to get your schedule changed if you need to.

Oct 06, 2011

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 5 to 7 (on certain higher level IB exams)
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Law
  • School of Professional Studies
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 6%
  • Educational Administration: 5%
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other: 7%
  • Law: 4%
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Crosby Student Center
  • Foley Library
  • Jepson Lounge
Did You Know?

Let’s get the pronunciation straight: Gone-ZAG-ah. “zag” rhymes with “bag” or “tag.” Knowing this simple fact will put you light-years ahead of most NCAA basketball commentators.

After being on the verge of bankruptcy in the mid-1990s, a new president (Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ) and a stellar basketball program have helped lead Gonzaga into a renaissance of growth. New buildings and improved facilities are sprouting all over campus, thanks in part to a recently-surpassed $119 million capital campaign. Enrollment has also increased from 2,400 to almost 4,000 students.

Gonzaga was recently listed as one of 20 colleges that “create a campus culture that fosters student success.” The study, conducted by a group of higher-education researchers, singled out the 20 universities from over 700 as “adding value to the student experience.”

By now, everyone knows Gonzaga is a major force in Division I men’s basketball. But how much have they been winning? Over the past six seasons, their 161 wins ranks second among all NCAA schools.

On December 30 of 1968, Led Zeppelin played the Gymnasium (currently the Martin Centre) at Gonzaga University. The bootleg of the concert is the earliest known Led Zeppelin live recording in existence.

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Hometown: Seattle, Wash.

Major: English/Philosophy

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