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Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University
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Latin: Universitas Gonzagae
Former names
Gonzaga College
(1887–1912)
Motto Ad majorem Dei gloriam (Latin)
Motto in English
For the Greater Glory of God
Type Private not-for-profit
Established September 17, 1887
Affiliation Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Endowment $181.4 million (2016)
President Thayne McCulloh
Academic staff
418 Full-time
Students 7,352 (Fall 2014)
Undergraduates 4,837 (Fall 2014)
Postgraduates 2,515 (Fall 2014)
Location Spokane, Washington, U.S.
47°40′03″N 117°24′09″W / 47.6675°N 117.4025°W / 47.6675; -117.4025Coordinates: 47°40′03″N 117°24′09″W / 47.6675°N 117.4025°W / 47.6675; -117.4025
Campus Urban, 152 acres (61.5 ha)
Fight song "Go, Gonzaga!"
Colors Blue, Red
         
Athletics NCAA Division IWCC
Sports 16 varsity sports teams
(8 men's and 8 women's)
Nickname Bulldogs, Zags
Mascot Spike the Bulldog
Affiliations
Website www.gonzaga.edu
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University rankings
National
Forbes 181
Regional
U.S. News & World Report 4
Master's University class
Washington Monthly 30

Gonzaga University /ɡɒnˈzɡə, -ˈzæɡə/ is a private Roman Catholic university in Spokane, Washington, United States. Founded in 1887 by the Society of Jesus, it is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. It is named for the young Jesuit saint Aloysius Gonzaga. The campus houses 105 buildings on 152 acres (62 ha) of grassland along the Spokane River, in a residential setting one-half-mile (0.8 km) from downtown Spokane.

The university was founded by Father Joseph Cataldo, SJ, an Italian-born priest and missionary. He established the Catholic school for local Native Americans whom he served.

The university offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its seven colleges, the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education, School of Engineering & Applied Science, School of Law, School of Nursing and Human Physiology, and the School of Professional Studies.



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