Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University was founded in 1881 by Father Joseph Caltaldo, S.J. primarily to provide a school for aspiring deserving priests. The university is run by Jesuit priests exclusively for male students. Today, Gonzaga University is a private four year higher education institution. The guiding theme of the school is Cura Personalis or care for the individual. It provides an environment for students to discover integration of science and art, faith and reason and action and contemplation. Gonzaga University has been recognized as one the nation’s top comprehensive regional universities by the US News and World Report.
Gonzaga University offers seven undergraduate degrees with 43 majors, 26 master’s degrees, one PhD and one Juris Doctor through the School of Law. Student to teacher ratio is 12:1 with an average of 23 undergraduate class sizes. The study abroad program is also offered in 15 countries. There are six Colleges and Schools within the university, namely College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education, School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Law and School of Professional Studies. The school has a clear non-discrimination policy. Tuition and fee per semester of undergraduate full time students is $13,910. Other degrees are rated per credit hour. Students in need can avail of financial aid.
Gonzaga University also offers small online class sizes. It has three online Master’s degree programs. These are Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership Studies, Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree and Master of Science in Nursing.
Accreditation
Gonzaga University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
