Gonzaga University
Location: Spokane, WA (urban, small city)
Size: 4,986 students
Avg percent need-met: 85%
Acceptance rate: 76%
Middle 50% ACT: 27-31 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1230-1378 **Test Optional**
Gonzaga is known for their business program and has a focus on sports: students say if you don’t love basketball, you’ll feel left out. In addition to a great basketball team, they have 17 other D1 varsity sports. The school has strong Jesuit traditions emphasizing holistic education and can be overly religious at times, which is good to be aware of.
Popular majors / known for: Business, Engineering, Psychology, Biology
Academic approach: Liberal arts core rooted in Jesuit faith
Campus tradition: Cheering in the Kennel during basketball games
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Campus Life
Lots of academic opportunities, with 49 majors, 58 minors, and 49 concentrations including notable programs in Broadcast and Electronic Media Studies, Criminal Justice, Sports Management, and a minor in Solidarity and Social Justice
No Greek life on campus, but over 150 student organizations to join
18 D1 varsity sports, with basketball reigning supreme
The Center for Community Engagement helps connect Gonzaga with local, regional, and global partners to positively transform the students and the surrounding communities
Visit the art museum or Bing Crosby’s childhood home
Application Details
RD deadline: February 1st
Early Action deadline: December 1st
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $50
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Not required
Interviews: Considered
School also featured in: Music and Performing Arts, West Coast School