Gonzaga University is a private Jesuit university in Spokane, Washington, widely known for its nationally competitive basketball program and tight-knit campus community. Gonzaga offers strong programs in business, nursing, and engineering within a values-driven liberal arts framework. The university's small size fosters close faculty-student relationships and a collaborative learning environment.
Mascot: Bulldog
Notable Alumni
Bing Crosby (legendary singer and actor)•Domantas Sabonis (NBA All-Star)•Chet Holmgren (NBA No. 2 overall draft pick)
At a Glance
Cost
Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.
Top Programs & National Ranking
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Highlights
Campus Experience
Gonzaga has no official Greek life — the university explicitly chose not to support it, and many students say that's exactly why they enrolled. Basketball is the social heartbeat: the Kennel Club student section is legendary, and game days transform the small Spokane campus into a genuinely electric atmosphere. The Jesuit identity creates a tight-knit, service-oriented community.
Compact campus along the Spokane River with a charming mix of Collegiate Gothic and modern buildings, anchored by the twin spires of St. Aloysius Church, though the surrounding neighborhood is modest.
Based on Niche reviews, Princeton Review surveys, student forums, and institutional data.
Safety
Gonzaga enjoys a low incidence of serious crime on campus, with property crimes like bike theft being the most common. Campus Security provides 24/7 patrols.
The Logan neighborhood surrounding campus has a higher crime rate than campus itself. It requires common-sense caution, especially at night.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
Plan Your Visit
Schedule: Mon-Fri daily, select Saturdays during academic year
Duration: ~90 minutes (info session + student-led campus tour)
Contact visit@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-6531 for questions. Preview Days in spring (Feb-Apr) run 9am-2:30pm in Hemmingson Center Grand Ballroom. Gonzaga Experience Live (GEL) accepted student day in April.
Book a TourSelf-guided virtual tour available at gonzaga.edu/virtualtour. Campus is compact and walkable for informal self-guided visits.
Tour ResourcesSeptember through October for beautiful Pacific Northwest fall weather, or March through April for spring visits. Basketball season (November-March) electrifies campus. Avoid mid-December through mid-January (break) and deep winter when Spokane can be grey and cold.
Free visitor parking in marked spots on floors 1 and 3 of the BARC Parking Garage (Boone Ave and Hamilton St). Get a visitor pass from the Admissions Visit Office or Parking Office (503 E. Sharp). From Spokane Airport (GEG): 15 min drive — I-90 East to Exit 282 (Hamilton St), north on Hamilton, left on Boone Ave, BARC garage on left. Uber/Lyft available.
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