Gonzaga University is a private, Catholic 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 missionary with the Society of Jesus, the university is named for the young Jesuit saint Aloysius Gonzaga. The campus houses 105 buildings on 152 acres of grassland alongside the Spokane River, in a residential setting one-half-mile from downtown Spokane. The university grants bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its seven colleges: 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.
| Former names | Gonzaga College, (1887–1912) |
| Motto | Ad majorem Dei gloriam (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | For the Greater Glory of God |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | September 17, 1887 |
| Founder | Joseph Cataldo |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic (Jesuit) |
| Academic affiliations | AJCU, ACCU, NAICU |
| Endowment | $308.2 million (2020) |
| President | Thayne McCulloh |
| Academic staff | 418 Full-time |
| Students | 7,501 (Fall 2017) |
| Undergraduates | 5,210 (Fall 2017) |
| Postgraduates | 2,291 (Fall 2017) |
| Campus | Urban, 152 acres |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I – WCC |
| Mascot | Spike the Bulldog |
About Gonzaga University
Roman Catholic institution founded by the Society of Jesus, and one of 28 institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. It was known as Gonzaga College from 1887 to 1912.
Achievement of Gonzaga University
The school's motto in Latin reads Ad majorem Dei gloriam. Translated to English it means For the Greater Glory of God.
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Latest information about Gonzaga University updated on July 28 2021.
