Why is it called Gonzaga?

In 1887 when Father Joseph Cataldo, an Italian born Jesuit, founded Gonzaga College in Spokane, Washington, it seemed fitting to name the new school after his fellow Jesuit and fellow Italian, St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Aloysius is the Latin form of Gonzaga's given name, Luigi.

What does the name Gonzaga mean?

Spanish: habitational name from a place so named in Mantua Italy; this was the home of the ruling family of Mantua for almost four centuries whose most famous son was Saint Aloysius (Luigi) Gonzaga (1568–91) a young Jesuit who died in Rome nursing plague victims.

Is Gonzaga still Catholic?

Do you have to be Catholic to attend Gonzaga? No. Students of all faith backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Approximately 41% of our students are Catholic, and daily masses are well-attended.

Is Gonzaga a Mormon college?

Gonzaga University is a private, Roman Catholic institution that is open to students of all faiths. Residing along the Spokane River, it is less than half a mile to downtown Spokane, Wash. On campus, there are more than 95 active clubs for students to choose from.

Is Gonzaga a white school?

The enrolled student population at Gonzaga University is 67.5% White, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% Two or More Races, 5.62% Asian, 1.79% Black or African American, 0.732% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.325% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

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How many Jews are at Gonzaga?

With a little more than 50 Jewish students at GU, the community now has a sacred space on the third floor in College Hall, down the interfaith hallway where Muslim students also have their own spiritual quarters.

Is Gonzaga a dry campus?

University regulations do not permit the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in common areas (both interior and exterior).

Is Gonzaga hard to get into?

The acceptance rate at Gonzaga University is 69.8%.

For every 100 applicants, 70 are admitted. This means the school is moderately selective.

How prestigious is Gonzaga University?

Gonzaga University is ranked #93 out of 439 National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.

What is Gonzaga known for academically?

In addition to being named among the Top 100 schools, Gonzaga has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report as: Top 3% in undergraduate teaching programs. Top 6% in undergraduate engineering at schools where doctorate is not offered. Top 6% in entrepreneurship.

What is the male to female ratio at Gonzaga?

Gonzaga University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,084 (fall 2022), with a gender distribution of 46% male students and 54% female students.

What is Gonzaga's motto?

Uphold Gonzaga's motto that is Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam. Respect our parents as well as teachers and school staff as representatives of our parents in the school. Keep a sense of family and respect others.

Why is Gonzaga a saint?

Aloysius de Gonzaga (Italian: Luigi Gonzaga; 9 March 1568 – 21 June 1591) was an Italian aristocrat who became a member of the Society of Jesus. While still a student at the Roman College, he died as a result of caring for the victims of a serious epidemic. He was beatified in 1605 and canonized in 1726.

Is Gonzaga a Jesuit?

Gonzaga University in Spokane is the only Jesuit university in the world named after St. Aloysius.

Is Gonzaga an expensive school?

Gonzaga University's tuition is $53,500. Compared with the national average cost of tuition of $43,477, Gonzaga University is more expensive.

Is Gonzaga an Ivy League school?

No. It is not one of the eight schools in the Ivy League athletic conference (NCAA Division I).

What GPA is needed to get into Gonzaga?

The GPA requirements for getting into Gonzaga are to have around a 3.67 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

Do people party at Gonzaga?

Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week. Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.

Is Gonzaga a pretty campus?

In 2022, Conde Nast Traveler named Gonzaga among the most beautiful campuses in the U.S.

Is laundry free at Gonzaga?

The cost of providing laundry facilities and the utilities that service them is included in the semester room charge, thereby eliminating the necessity for a coin-operated system. Students must provide their own laundry detergent and other supplies.

What college has the most Jews?

Turning to highly selective, non-Ivies, other than Yeshiva, which is 100% Jewish, schools with the highest percentage of undergraduate Jewish students include Brandeis (34%), Barnard (32%), Tulane (37%) and Sarah Lawrence (28%).

Is Gonzaga a faith based school?

Gonzaga's Jesuit, Catholic, Humanistic education will challenge and inspire you.

Where are most Gonzaga students from?

The majority of the Gonzaga students who live in the U.S. are from Washington. Student location diversity is higher than average.