Gonzaga University
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| Latin: Universitas Gonzagae | |
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Former names
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Gonzaga College (1887–1912) |
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| Motto | Ad majorem Dei gloriam (Latin) |
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Motto in English
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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 |
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Academic staff
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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°WCoordinates: 47°40′03″N 117°24′09″W / 47.6675°N 117.4025°W |
| Campus | Urban, 152 acres (61.5 ha) |
| Fight song | "Go, Gonzaga!" |
| Colors | Blue, Red |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I – WCC |
| Sports | 16 varsity sports teams (8 men's and 8 women's) |
| Nickname | Bulldogs, Zags |
| Mascot | Spike the Bulldog |
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| Website | www |
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| University rankings | |
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| National | |
| Forbes | 181 |
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| U.S. News & World Report | 4 |
| Master's University class | |
| Washington Monthly | 30 |
Gonzaga University /ɡɒnˈzeɪɡə, -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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