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How strong are the academics at Gonzaga University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
32
Average class size
74%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Gonzaga has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
36
10-19
190
20-29
283
30-39
471
40-49
174
50-99
39
100+
7

Honors Programs

Gonzaga University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Gonzaga's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Gonzaga University:

93%
First-year retention rate
74%
4-year grad rate
86%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $65,140. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$65,140
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Gonzaga University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Computer Science
19.4
65.72
112.04
158.36
204.68
251

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 1
  • European Studies/Civilization 0
  • Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 62
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 43
  • Biochemistry 9
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
  • Neuroscience 0
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 251
  • Accounting 57
  • Business/Commerce, General 20
  • Accounting 7
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 31
  • Public Relations/Image Management 17
  • Journalism 10
  • Broadcast Journalism 6
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3
  • Public Relations/Image Management 2
  • Journalism 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 58
Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 10
  • Education, Other 5
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Music Teacher Education 1
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 44
  • Civil Engineering, General 29
  • Computer Engineering, General 14
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 7
  • Engineering, General 0
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 14
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 23
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 11
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Italian Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 89
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 1
  • Public Health, General 0
History
  • History, General 22
  • History, General 6
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 14
  • Applied Mathematics, General 8
  • Mathematics, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 11
  • Environmental Science 6
  • Environmental Studies 3
  • Environmental Science 1
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 31
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 19
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 9
  • Philosophy 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 109
  • Psychology, General 5
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 34
  • Criminology 24
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 18
  • Sociology, General 15
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Sociology, General 10
  • Criminology 9
  • International Relations and Affairs 6
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 5
  • International Relations and Affairs 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Dance, General 7
  • Music Performance, General 6
  • Dance, General 4
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
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