Gonzaga University Demographics & Diversity Overview

32%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
2%
International
36
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
66.9%(3,276)
Hispanic
13.2%(648)
African American
1.2%(58)
Asian
6.8%(335)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(25)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(18)
Two or More Races
7.8%(380)
Unknown
3.2%(155)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color32%
Total Enrollment7,253
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
46.1%(2,346)
Women
53.9%(2,738)

Gender Statistics

Men2,346

32% of total enrollment

Women2,738

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Gonzaga University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(90)
18-19
46.6%(2,370)
20-21
43.7%(2,220)
22-24
6.5%(331)
25+
1.4%(73)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.4%(51)
22-24
22.8%(495)
25+
74.7%(1,621)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

30%

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 47% in-state residents, 51% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
46.6%(567)
Out-of-State
51.4%(625)
International
2.0%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State567

47% of student body

Out-of-State625

51% of student body

International24

2% of student body

States Represented

36 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

32%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age