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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
22
Average class size
78%
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
186
10-19
287
20-29
446
30-39
174
40-49
36
50-99
9

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:

94%
First-year retention rate
78%
4-year grad rate
87%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $56,719. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$56,719
$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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Mechanical Engineering
21.2
67.76
114.32
160.88
207.44
254

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Latin American Studies 0
  • European Studies/Civilization 0
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 91
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 50
  • Biochemistry 23
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 254
  • Accounting 59
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 27
  • Public Relations/Image Management 11
  • Broadcast Journalism 6
  • Journalism 4
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 44
Education
  • Education, Other 16
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 12
  • Music Teacher Education 1
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 60
  • Civil Engineering, General 26
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 12
  • Engineering, General 10
  • Computer Engineering, General 8
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 32
Foreign Languages
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 6
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 6
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • French Language and Literature 2
  • Italian Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 70
History
  • History, General 26
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 9
  • Mathematics, General 8
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 21
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 26
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 14
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 11
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 7
  • Physics, General 6
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 94
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 40
  • Criminology 32
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 20
  • Sociology, General 14
  • International Relations and Affairs 8
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
  • Dance, General 3
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Music Performance, General 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0

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