Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University (GU) (/ɡənˈzæɡə/ ghən-ZAG-ə) is a private Jesuit university in Spokane, Washington. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Founded in 1887 by Joseph Cataldo, an Italian-born priest and Jesuit missionary, the university is named after the young Jesuit saint Aloysius Gonzaga. The campus houses 105 buildings on 152 acres (62 ha) of grassland alongside the Spokane River, in a residential setting a half-mile (800 m) from downtown Spokane.
| Latin: Universitas Gonzagae | |
Former names | Gonzaga College (1887–1912) |
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| Motto | Ad majorem Dei gloriam (Latin) |
Motto in English | "For the Greater Glory of God" |
| Type | Private liberal arts university |
| Established | September 17, 1887 |
| Founder | Joseph Cataldo |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Jesuit) |
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| Endowment | $399.6 million (2022) |
| President | Thayne McCulloh |
Academic staff | 445 full-time, 296 part-time |
| Students | 7,295 (Spring 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 4,852 (Spring 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 2,443 (Spring 2022) |
| Location | Spokane , Washington , United States 47.6675°N 117.4025°W |
| Campus | Midsize city, 152 acres (61.5 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Gonzaga Bulletin |
| Colors | Blue and white |
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Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – WCC |
| Mascot | Spike the Bulldog |
| Website | www |
The university grants bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its college and six schools: the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education, School of Engineering & Applied Science, School of Law, School of Nursing & Human Physiology, and the School of Leadership Studies.