Gonzaga University Demographics & Diversity Overview

32%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
2%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Gonzaga University has a diverse student body with 32% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.8%(3,497)
Hispanic
13.0%(679)
African American
1.3%(67)
Asian
6.9%(359)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(30)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(17)
Two or More Races
7.8%(406)
Unknown
3.4%(180)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color32%
Total Enrollment8,130
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Gonzaga University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Gonzaga University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.9%(2,516)
Women
53.6%(2,937)
Other
0.5%(28)

Gender Statistics

Men2,516

31% of total enrollment

Women2,937

36% of total enrollment

Other28

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Gonzaga University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 86% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(70)
18-19
45.6%(2,355)
20-21
45.1%(2,329)
22-24
6.3%(324)
25+
1.6%(85)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.2%(47)
22-24
24.7%(529)
25+
73.1%(1,567)

Age Diversity Insights

86%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

33%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Gonzaga University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 48% in-state residents, 49% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
48.3%(605)
Out-of-State
49.5%(620)
International
2.2%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State605

48% of student body

Out-of-State620

49% of student body

International28

2% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

32%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age