Gonzaga University Undergraduate Admissions View Book

BE INSPIRED

What seizes your imagination will affect everything!

It will decide what will get you out of bed in the mornings, what you do with your evenings, how you spend your weekends, what you read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude.

Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Former Superior General of the Society of Jesus

More than merely engaging minds, what we do at Gonzaga University engages the whole person. Our mission asserts that education should never be confined strictly to the classroom. The Gonzaga Community is committed to the Jesuit ideals of developing your total self – intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. What inspires you?

What energizes you? What amazes you?

At Gonzaga, we encourage you to share your inspirations, grow in ways you have never imagined, and reach the pinnacle of your dreams. Gonzaga will inspire you, enabling you to reach out and inspire others.

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Type Religious Affiliation Motto Established Location Campus Setting Number of Buildings Campus Size

Private Liberal Arts Roman Catholic (Jesuit) Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (For the greater glory of God) 1887 Spokane, Washington Residential setting along Spokane River, one half-mile from downtown business district 105 131 Acres

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Total Enrollment Undergraduate Students Male/Female Ratio Percent of Students of Color

7,874 4,906 46% / 54% 18.5%

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Average GPA Average SAT Score (CR&M) Average ACT Score

3.73 1200 26.8

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Average Class Size Student/Faculty Ratio Full-time Faculty Members Percent of classes taught by professors Percent of students who study abroad

23 11:1 408 100% 43% 3

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Name means “Children of the Sun” in Interior Salish 208,000 – Population within city limits 609,000 – Population of metropolitan area 2,000 feet – elevation 4 distinctly beautiful seasons 33 golf courses in the region 5 ski areas within a 90-mile radius 76 lakes in the region 37-mile Centennial Trail (runs along Gonzaga campus) 10,000-acre Riverside State Park 100-acre Riverfront Park lies in the heart of the city One of the largest urban waterfalls in the U.S.

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Spokane Falls SkyRide – one of 12 “incredible gondola rides” in the world (Condé Nast Traveler, 2013) 15-minute car ride from Spokane International Airport to Gonzaga

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ArtFest (in April): A premier Pacific Northwest arts festival Bloomsday (in May): World’s largest timed 12K road race First Friday Art Open Houses First Night Spokane New Year’s Eve downtown Hoopfest (in June): Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the world Lilac Parade & Festival (in May) Pig Out in the Park (in September): Food and entertainment in Riverfront Park Spokane International Film Festival (in February) SpokeFest (in September): Biking festival for all skill levels

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Art Biology Research Option Broadcast & Electronic Media Studies Catholic Studies (minor) Chemistry & Biochemistry Classical Civilizations Communication Studies Criminal Justice Dance (minor) Economics

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English Writing* Environmental Studies French German (minor) History Integrated B.A./B.S. – M.B.A. International Studies Asian Studies European Studies International Relations Latin American Studies Italian (minor) Italian Studies Journalism Mathematics Music Composition* Conducting (minor) General Studies* Jazz Performance (minor) Performance* (minor) Music Education Native American Studies (minor)

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Philosophy Kossel*(Catholic thought) Physics Political Science Psychology Public Relations Religious Studies Christian Theology* Religious Pluralism* Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts Performance* Technical Theatre* Women’s & Gender Studies (minor)

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Accounting Business Administration Economics* Entrepreneurship & Innovation* Finance*

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Human Resource Management* International Business* Law & Public Policy* Management Information Systems* Marketing* Operations & Supply Chain Management*

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Minors For non-BUsiness MAJors

Advertising (Comm. Studies, Integrated Media and Theatre Arts majors only) Analytical Finance Entrepreneurship & Innovation General Business Management Information Systems Promotion

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Physical Education Special Education Sport Management

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Biology (5-12) Chemistry (5-12) Choral Music (K-12) Designated World Languages: French and Spanish (K-12) Early Childhood Special Education (P-3) Elementary Education (K-8) English / Language Arts (5-12) English Language Learners (K-12) General Music (K-12) Health and Fitness (K-12) History (5-12) Instrumental Music (K-12) Mathematics (5-12) Physics (5-12) Reading (K-12) Social Studies (5-12) Special Education (P-12) Theatre Arts (K-12)

* concentrations

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Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management/M.B.A. option Mechanical Engineering

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Pre-dentistry Pre-health science Pre-law Pre-medicine Pre-physical therapy Pre-veterinary studies

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Human Physiology Nursing

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Center for Community Action and Service Learning Comprehensive Leadership Program Debate Team Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program Honors Program Military Science/Army ROTC

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Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Benin Chile China Colombia Costa Rica** Denmark Ecuador El Salvador England France (Gonzaga-in-Paris)

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Germany Ghana India

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Ireland

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Italy (Gonzaga-in-Florence)

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Japan Kenya Mexico The Netherlands New Zealand Northern Ireland Scotland South Africa Spain Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Turkey Turks & Caicos** Zambia

Complete list at: studyabroad.gonzaga.edu ** science prerequisites required

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Arts & sciences

Master of Arts in Philosophy

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Master of Accountancy/Juris Doctor option Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management Master of Business Administration/ Juris Doctor option

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Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Leadership and Administration Marriage & Family Counseling School Counseling Sport and Athletic Administration Master of Education in Special Education Master of Initial Teaching Master of Initial Teaching, Special Education

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Master of Engineering, Transmission & Distribution Certificate in Transmission & Distribution Engineering

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Academic ESL Master of Arts in Teaching ESL

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Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia (fall 2014) Doctor of Nursing Practice Master of Science in Nursing Second Master’s of Nursing

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Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership Organizational Leadership

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Baseball (M) Basketball (M/F) Crew (M/F) Cross Country/Track (M/F) Golf (M/F) Soccer (M/F) Tennis (M/F) Volleyball (F)

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Basketball Dodgeball Flag Football Freshmen Games Home Run Derby Indoor Soccer Inner Tube Basketball Racquetball Soccer Softball Triathlon Challenge Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball

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Basketball (M/F) Cheerleading (M/F) Cycling (M/F) Hockey (M) Lacrosse (M/F) Rugby (M/F) Soccer (M/F) Swimming (M/F) Tennis (M/F) Triathlon (M/F) Ultimate Frisbee (M/F) Volleyball (M/F)

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Arts & recreation

Big Bing Theory – a cappella group Bomb Squad – hip hop dance n Boundless – dance club n Dance Team n Film Club n Golf Club n Gonzaga Outdoors n Gonzaga University Theatre Sports (GUTS) n KZAG Channel 5 TV & Radio Station n Open Outlet – open mic n Running Club n Ski & Snowboard Club n Spring Dance Recital

ANNUAL EVENTS

Music department groups

April’s Angels Be Hope to Her n Black Student Union Dinner n Charity Ball n Diversity Monologues n HPIC Luau n International Day of Tolerance n International Student Union Dinner n La Raza Festival n Gonzaga-Palooza n Military Ball n Mission: Possible n Pilgrimage

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INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS

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VOCAL GROUPS

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Boone Street Band Chamber Ensembles Gonzaga Bulldog Band Gonzaga Jazz Ensemble Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra Gonzaga Wind Ensemble Guitar Ensemble Jazz Combos Percussion Ensemble

Gonzaga University Choir Gonzaga University Chorale Men’s Chorus Women’s Chorus

sAMpLe oF cLUBs & orgAniZAtions

Over 100 exist: gogsba.org

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Act Six Scholarship Cadre Alpha Kappa Psi – Co-ed National Business Fraternity Alpha Sigma Nu – National Jesuit Honor Society American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Beta Alpha Psi – Co-ed Accounting, MIS, & Finance Fraternity Bulldog Investment Group Collegiate DECA Constitutional Scholars English Club Gonzaga Student Nurses Assoc.

Health Sciences Club History Club Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

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Iota Rho – Communication Studies Kappa Delta Pi – Education Latin Club Multicultural Honor Society Phi Alpha Theta – History Pre-Law Society Psychology Club Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Tau Beta Pi – Engineering Upsilon Pi Epsilon – Computing & Information

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Blessed John Paul II Fellowship Christian Life Communities Faith & Justice Series Fellowship of Christian Athletes Gonzaga Witness Ignatian Family Teach-in 11

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Knights of Columbus SEEL – Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life THIRST – Interdenominational

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Black Student Union (BSU) Chinese Club Club Francais Filipino American Student Union (FASU) German Club Hawaii Pacific Islanders Club (HPIC) International Student Union Irish Club Italian Club Japanese Club La Raza Saudi Arabian Club

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Campus Kids Campus Kitchen Circle K International College Republicans Colleges Against Cancer Gonzaga Environmental Organization (GEO) Gonzaga Ethical Awareness Together (EAT) Gonzaga Peers Listening to and Understanding Students (G+) Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA) Gonzaga Students for Life Gonzaga Without Borders GU Specialized Recreation Helping Academic Need and Development in Zambia (HANDZ) Helping Educate Regarding Orientation (HERO)

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International Justice Mission Chapter Justice Club Kenya Club Knights of Gonzaga Man’s Best Friend Mission: Possible Red Cross Club Residence Hall Association Setons of Gonzaga Speak Up! STOP Trafficking Up Til Dawn Young Democrats of Gonzaga

There is a perception among prospective students and their families that a private university costs more than a public. You may be surprised to discover that a generous financial aid package can make a top private university like Gonzaga just as affordable as a public institution.

tHe gonZAgA gUArAntee

We guarantee your Gonzaga-funded scholarships and grants will not decrease provided you remain in good academic standing, as defined in the Gonzaga Undergraduate Catalogue, during your continuous full-time four-year undergraduate enrollment.

FinAnciAL Aid

Apply for need-based financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor

by February 1. Gonzaga’s school code for the FAFSA is 003778.

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Register for signature PIN number at pin.ed.gov File the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov Use FAFSA estimator at fafsa4caster.ed.gov

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$23,496

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Tuition Room Board Books Fees Personal Expenses Transportation Total Cost Average Financial Aid Package (includes all types of aid) Average Need Met (using FAFSA figures) Institutional Aid to Undergraduate Students

$ 34,570 $ 4,800 $ 4,320 $ 1,058 $ 557 $ 1,800 $ 1,424 $ 48,595

$ 23,496 81.2% $72.6 million

(INCLUDES ALL TYPES OF AID)

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STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

21%

STUDENTS RECEIVE PELL GRANTS

93.3%

RETENTION RATE (FROM FIRST YEAR TO SOPHOMORE YEAR)

73%

4-YEAR GRADUATION RATE (FOR THE 2008 COHORT) 14

SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY

VALUE OF AWARD

RENEWABILITY

# NEW AWARDS EACH YEAR

GONZAGA GUARANTEE?

HOW TO APPLY

gonzaga.edu/scholarships

First-Year Students Academic Merit

Based on difficulty of curriculum, GPA, test scores, activities and honors, essay, and character, all admitted first-year students are considered automatically for one of several need-blind scholarships

$3,000 – $15,500/year

4 years

no set number

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Automatically considered with application for admission

Dauna Leigh Bauer

Academically outstanding (3.75+ GPA & 1250+ SAT (CR+M) or 28+ ACT) and involved high school graduates, financial need required

$2,000/year

4 years w/need

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yes

Contact Admissions or use web site

Daniel G. Brajcich

Awarded to outstanding high school graduates who demonstrate financial need and enroll in the School of Business during their freshman year at Gonzaga

$2,500/year

possible

varies

no, can be renewed

Contact Admissions or use web site

Joseph M. Cataldo, S. J.

Academically outstanding (3.75+ GPA & 1250+ SAT (CR+M) or 28+ ACT) graduates from Catholic high schools with demonstrated leadership and service to others

$5,000/year

4 years

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yes

Contact Admissions or use web site

Gonzaga Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Academically outstanding (3.5+ GPA and a 1250+ SAT or 28+ ACT) with a passion for entrepreneurship and a record of service and extracurricular involvement

$5,000/year

4 years

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Contact Admissions or use web site

Honors Program

Acceptance into the Honors Program (intellectual achievement, leadership skills, self expression, and service to others; typically a 3.7+ GPA – in the most rigorous courses offered – and a 1350+ SAT (CR+M) or a 30+ ACT); selection based on application and interview

$1,000/year plus waiver of fees for excess credits

4 years

approx. 20

no, academic requirements are higher to continue in the program

Contact Admissions or use web site

Ignatian Leaders Scholarship (ILS)

Academically outstanding (3.5+ GPA) students with at least two years of demonstrated leadership and community service activities

$6,000/year

4 years

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Charlotte Y. Martin

Academically outstanding (3.5+ GPA) and involved Montana high school graduates with demonstrated leadership and service to others

$5,000/year

4 years

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Contact Admissions or use web site

Joseph C. Metcalfe

Students with disabilities who demonstrate strong potential and financial need

varies

apply yearly

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Lyle Moore

Awarded to academically outstanding students (3.5+ GPA and a 1200+ SAT or 26+ ACT) who are involved in the arts (music, theater, dance, or visual art)

national Merit

National Merit Finalists who notify the National Merit Corporation that Gonzaga is their first choice college

christopher M. West

Spokane County and Sandpoint, Idaho area high school graduates who demonstrate strong humanitarianism

VALUe oF AWArd

reneWABiLitY

# neW AWArds eAcH YeAr

$5,000/year

4 years

varies

yes

Contact Admissions or use web site

$3,000/year or $5,000/year (w/need)

4 years

varies

yes

Selected students will be notified by the National Merit Corporation

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one time

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no

Contact Admissions or use web site

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gonzaga.edu/scholarships

trAnsFer stUdents Academic Merit

Based on difficulty of curriculum, college GPA, essay, and character, all admitted transfer students are considered automatically for one of several need-blind scholarships

$10,500 – $13,500/year

2 years

no set number

2 years

Automatically considered with application for admission

phi theta Kappa

Transfer students who list their participation (for at least one year) in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

$3,000/year

2 years

varies

yes

Must list participation on the application for admission

transfer opportunity scholarship

Sophomore standing and higher transfer students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement at an accredited college or community college and intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree full-time

$4,000/year

up to 3 years

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yes

Contact Admissions or use web site (Apply by April 1 for fall or November 15 for spring)

gonzaga.edu/scholarships

First-YeAr stUdents And trAnsFer stUdents charlotte Y. Martin native American

Academically strong (3.1 GPA for high school applicants/3.0 GPA for college applicants) Native American students who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and service to others

$5,000/year

4 years

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Music scholarships

Granted each year to students regardless of their intended major. Awards are given based on 1) acceptance to the University; 2) an application submitted to the Music Department; 3) audition (live or CD); and 4) financial need

varies

possible

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no, can be renewed

Contact Music Department or use web site

rotc (Army)

Additional funding available for ROTC Scholarship winners. Contact Military Science Department at (800) 449-3959 or (509) 313-6517

up to a full ride and stipend

up to 4 years

varies

yes

Contact ROTC (Apply by November 15)

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Take a step beyond campus photos, facts, and figures, and visit the GU campus. We will help you arrange a tour or even an overnight stay in one of our residence halls.

Let us know what interests you most, and we will uniquely tailor your Gonzaga visit to meet your needs. Please contact us two to three weeks prior to your visit and before making permanent travel reservations.

contAct inForMAtion

Throughout the 2013-2014 academic year, we also offer several Campus Preview Days. cAMpUs preVieW dAYs* n n

Gonzaga University Visit Office (800) 322-2584, x 6531 E-mail: visit@gonzaga.edu To schedule a visit: gonzaga.edu/visitrequest

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Friday, October 18, 2013 Friday, November 8, 2013 Friday, February 14, 2014 Friday, March 28, 2014 Friday, April 4, 2014 Thursday, April 17, 2014 Friday, April 25, 2014

* Preview Day dates are subject to change.

Please visit gonzaga.edu/visitrequest or call the Admission Visit Office at 800-322-2584, x 6531, to schedule your visit before making travel arrangements.

See gonzaga.edu/visitcalendar for more information.

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gonZAgA UniVersitY AdMission oFFice toLL Free: (800) 322-2584 e-MAiL: admissions@gonzaga.edu WeBsite: gonzaga.edu/admissions AppLY: commonapp.org inQUire: gonzaga.edu/inquiry scHoLArsHips: gonzaga.edu/scholarships trAnsFers: gonzaga.edu/transfer gonZAgA UniVersitY Visit oFFice toLL Free: (800) 322-2584, x 6531 e-MAiL: visit@gonzaga.edu WeBsite: gonzaga.edu/visit internAtionAL stUdent & scHoLAr serVices toLL Free: (800) 986-9585, x 3648 LocAL: (509) 313-3648 e-MAiL: isss@gonzaga.edu cAMpUs directorY ArMY rotc: AtHLetics: FinAnciAL Aid: sWitcHBoArd:

(800) 449-3959 (800) 323-3682 (800) 793-1716 (800) 986-9585

502 East Boone Avenue | Spokane, WA 99258-0102 directions to gonZAgA UniVersitY From i-90, take exit #282, Hamilton st. proceed north on Hamilton. turn left at the second traffic light (sharp Avenue). proceed four blocks, and turn left on Addison, into the main entrance. proceed to visitor parking, located on the left after entering the University campus.

Additional visitor parking is available in the Boone Avenue retail center (cincinnati & Boone).

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