Gonzaga University
School Overview
- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Type
- Private not-for-profit
- Setting
- City
Students
Total Students
8,756
Faculty
Total Faculty
1,197
Student/Faculty Ratio
Tuition
Estimated Cost
$48,990
Admissions
Total Applicants
6,851
Admitted
65%
Enrolled
17%
Test Scores
SAT Math
560-690
SAT Reading
550-700
SAT Writing
Not Reported
ACT Composite
24-28
TOEFL
Required
IELTS
Required
About Gonzaga University
Ranked #79 for National Universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2022), Gonzaga offers outstanding academics, ongoing support services, and a welcoming environment for international students. Here, you won’t be a face in the crowd: Student-to-faculty ratio averages 11:1, and our instructors also get top marks, with U.S. News ranking Gonzaga #18 for undergraduate teaching, #26 for graduate accounting programs, and #46 for part-time MBA. Robust career services, including internships and on-site company networking events, create an experience that prepares students to succeed.
International Student Services
Gonzaga is committed to supporting international students like you. When you enroll at Gonzaga Global, you receive exclusive benefits as part of our Signature Service Experience — at no extra charge!
Visa application and interview help
Student and family orientation
English-language tutoring and ESL classes
Courses tailored to your academic level
Internship opportunities
Professional development workshops
And more!
Live and Study in Spokane
Situated in the heart of the Inland Northwest in Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga offers international students a beautiful home away from home. Explore more than 100 state parks, hiking and biking trails, and whitewater rafting. (And the tech hub of Seattle is just a four-hour drive away.)
Tuition and Housing
Ranked as #21 in a national list of best-valued private universities based on relative cost, graduation rates and resulting post-graduation income and employment, quality of education, and overall rewarding experience, Gonzaga University is widely considered to be a good investment in your own future. The typical housing fees for one year at Gonzaga are around $12,000, but this may vary based on your choice of amenities, location, room, and program track. There are 3 options for on-campus housing, all of which include:
a bed, desk, chair, clothes dresser, and closet
air conditioning, heat, electricity, and water
WiFi and cable TV
a shared bathroom and kitchen
a study area, lounge, computer room, game room, bike racks, and laundry facilities
Transfer Direct
Gonzaga Global offers Transfer Direct services as a key element of their Signature Student Experience. Designed specifically for international transfer students, it is a comprehensive support service that comes at no additional cost, and is eligible to any applicants with less than 60 advanced/post-secondary credits. Experts help students determine which credits are eligible for transfer and give students tailored advice and customized course recommendations to find the best path to graduation.
Colleges
Gonzaga University offers more than 49 majors to international students, with almost 60 minors and 50 different concentrations. Some popular and highly reputable programs at Gonzaga are engineering, business, accounting, finance, and computer science.
Colleges
College of Arts & Sciences- this school offers bachelor’s degrees across the humanities, arts, and natural and social sciences. Gonzaga believes that a strong foundation in the liberal arts tradition fosters scholarly inquiry, creativity, and collaboration.
School of Business Administration- this school is ranked in the Top 100 for undergraduate business programs by the US News & World Report in 2021, and works to create global leaders who can think critically, solve problems creatively, and lead boldly.
School of Education- this school creates inspiring classroom leaders who teach with care, competence, and a commitment to educating people for good.
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences- this school aims to create intellectual curiosity and analytic skills, and all with a humanitarian outlook. The undergraduate engineering program at Gonzaga is ranked #23, #15 for civil engineering, and #27 for mechanical engineering by the US News and World Report in 2021.
School of Nursing and Human Physiology- this school provides students with opportunities to serve vulnerable populations, research with amazing faculty, and engage with local, national, and international health communities.
Academic Requirements
Find out about GPA and English test scores needed to get into various Gonzaga programs as an international student.
Academic Requirements
International Direct Program
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum TOEFL: 80
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Minimum ITEP: 4.5
Academic Accelerator Program
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Minimum TOEFL: 68 (no section below 14)
Minimum IELTS: 5.5
Minimum ITEP: 3.5
Extended Accelerator Program
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Minimum TOEFL: 60 (No part below 12)
Minimum IELTS: 5.0 (No part below 4.5)
Minimum ITEP: 3.0 (No part below 2.5)
Academic English
Minimum GPA: 2.5
No minimum score for TOEFL or IELTS. Your scores will correspond with the level of this program you are placed in.
Minimum ITEP: 2.5
Students & Faculty
Faculty
Admissions
SAT Scores:
Math: 560–690,
Reading: 550–700
(25th-75th percentile)
ACT Scores:
24–28
(25th-75th percentile)
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
Other Requirements:
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of December 2018
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| Applied Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | ||||||
| Asian Studies | ||||||
| Biochemistry | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Broadcast Journalism | ||||||
| Business Administration | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Chemistry, General | ||||||
| Civil Engineering, General | ||||||
| Computer Engineering, General | ||||||
| Computer Science | ||||||
| Criminology | ||||||
| Dance, General | ||||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | ||||||
| Economics, General | ||||||
| Education, General | ||||||
| Education, Other | ||||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ||||||
| Engineering, General | ||||||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ||||||
| English | ||||||
| English Language and Literature, General | ||||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ||||||
| Environmental Studies | ||||||
| European Studies/Civilization | ||||||
| Finance, General | ||||||
| French Language and Literature | ||||||
| History, General | ||||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | ||||||
| International Business | ||||||
| International Relations and Affairs | ||||||
| Italian Language and Literature | ||||||
| Italian Studies | ||||||
| Journalism | ||||||
| Kinesiology | ||||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ||||||
| Latin American Studies | ||||||
| Law | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | ||||||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||||
| Music, General | ||||||
| Nursing | ||||||
| Operations Research | ||||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ||||||
| Physics, General | ||||||
| Physiology, General | ||||||
| Political Science | ||||||
| Political Science and Government, General | ||||||
| Pre-Engineering | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Public Relations | ||||||
| Public Relations/Image Management | ||||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ||||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | ||||||
| Rhetoric and Composition | ||||||
| Sociology | ||||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | ||||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | ||||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ||||||
| Theatre | ||||||
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