Gonzaga University Factbook, 2015-2016

Gonzaga University Factbook, www.gonzaga.edu/IR 1

FACTBOOK

2015 - 2016

OFFICE OFINSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH

2 Gonzaga University Factbook, www.gonzaga.edu/IR

The Office of Institutional

Research at Gonzaga University adheres to the Code of Ethics established by the Association for Institutional Research (AIR). We also carry out our work under the guidance of Gonzaga University’s Institutional Review Board policy for research involving human subjects and the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Teach us charity, and not to count the cost.

St. Ignatius Loyola

contentsGonzaga University History and Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Office of Institutional Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

At a Glance .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Awards and Accolades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Student Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

enrollment, demographics, admissions data, majors & minors, retention &

graduation rates, completions, financial aid

Faculty Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

headcount & FTE, demographics, tenure, terminal degree, student to faculty ratio

for more information, please visit us on the web

www.gonzaga.edu/IR

gonzaga.edu/missionstatement


IRoffice of institutional research

The IR office is under the direction of the Academic Vice President, Dr. Patricia O’Connell Killen, and formally reports to the Assistant Academic Vice President, Jolanta Weber. IR serves as a leader on campus in promoting a culture of inquiry and a commitment to continuous improvement.

mission statement

The Office of Institutional Research (IR) prides itself on serving the mission of Gonzaga University by performing objective, systematic research and analysis for the university’s strategic and operational planning, decision making, and policy development. IR provides the university community with valid data and information to support institutional effectiveness, enrollment management, outcomes assessment, accreditation, and ultimately, the success of Gonzaga students.

directorygonzaga.edu/ir

Jolanta WeberAssistant AVP,

University Registrar, and Director of

Institutional [email protected]

509.313.6595CG 218

Christina TurnerAssociate Director of Institutional [email protected]

509.313.5838CG 326C

Heather ShilleyAssociate Director of Institutional Research

for Financial [email protected]

509.313.6948CG 326A

Joe McCormickInstitutional Research

Data [email protected]

509.313.5592CG 326B


“Institutional research has been described as an attitude of commitment to the institution’s purpose in society and to the value of critical appraisal and careful investigation.”

Joe L. SaupeAssociation for Institutional Research

values major responsibilities

Collection, coordination, analysis of university data for internal analysis of operations and outcomes.

Compiling and reporting official university statistics to the U.S. Department of Education, the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board, and other state and federal agencies.

Completing requests for information from external organizations, such as college guides and ratings publications.

Providing data and informational support for program review and outcomes assessment.

Serving as an educational resource by helping refine research and evaluation questions, assist in choosing appropriate methodologies, and identifying existing data.

Assisting the campus community with survey development and analysis.

Accuracy: The Office of Institutional Research (IR) delivers accurate information.

Communication: IR personnel employ clear communication strategies and work as guides toward a path of inquiry and data-informed understanding.

Consistency: IR staff employs appropriate and consistent data definitions to ensure consistency of information and works with data stewards and process owners to encourage the same.

Professionalism: IR personnel are highly skilled and current in their professions and practices. We promote excellence and continuously improve through education, evaluation, and action. In addition, we work collaboratively with our colleagues and constituents to encourage and cultivate data-informed decision making.

Reliability: IR manages/analyzes/disseminates data and provides services that the Gonzaga community can rely upon to achieve its mission.


2015-2016at a glance

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Carnegie Classification Master’s L University

Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic (Jesuit)

Motto Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (For the Greater Glory of God)

Established 1887

Location Spokane, Washington

Spokane Campus LocationResidential setting along Spokane River, 1/2 mile from downtown business district

Number of Buildings 105

Campus Size 152 acres

Pronunciation Gone - ZAG (as in “bag”) - uh

Total Enrollment 7,614

Undergraduate Students 5,041

New Frosh 1,337

Post-Baccalaureate Students 21

Master’s Students 1,895

Doctoral Students 195

Law Students 339

Non-Credit Students 123

Average GPA 3.72

Average SAT Score 1199

Average ACT Score 27.0

Students of Color 26%

75 fields of study, 26 master’s degrees, three doctoral degrees and a juris doctorate in seven Colleges and Schools:

College of Arts & SciencesSchool of Business AdministrationSchool of EducationSchool of Engineering & Applied ScienceSchool of Nursing & Human PhysiologySchool of Professional StudiesSchool of Law

Average Class Size 23Student to Faculty Ratio 12 to 1Full-time Faculty 422

Financial AidInstitutional Aid to Undergraduate Students $78.5 million

Federal Aid $62.1 million

Average Financial Aid Package $28,077

Average Percent of Need Met 78%

Percent of Students Receiving Aid 98%

Notable AlumniFrank Burgess—late federal judge and former Gonzaga basketball national record holder

Tony Canadeo—late NFL Hall of Fame memberBrig. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., M.D.—Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick, and Deputy for Medical Systems to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology

Bing Crosby—late actor and crooner

Thomas Foley—late former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

Christine Gregoire—first female Washington state attorney general and former governor of Washington

Carl Maxey—late Spokane attorney and civil rights leader

Carl Pohlad—late Minnesota Twins owner

Michael Stepovich—late last territorial governor of AlaskaJohn Stockton—NBA all-time assists and steals record-holder

James Wickwire—attorney and world-class mountain climber

Barbara Madsen, Mary Fairhurst , Debra Stephens— sitting Washington State Supreme Court justices

President’s Cabinet

Academics

Thayne M. McCulloh President

John D. Sklut Chief of StaffJudi Biggs Garbuio Vice President for

Student DevelopmentFrank E. Case, S.J. Vice President for

MissionBernard J. Coughlin, S.J. ChancellorJim R. Jones Interim CIO

Patricia O’Connell Killen

Academic Vice President

Maureen McGuire General CounselCharles J. Murphy Vice President for

FinanceRobert “Skip” Myers Interim Vice President

for Administration and Planning

Joseph Poss Vice President for University Advancement

Mike Roth Athletic DirectorJoseph P. Smith Associate Vice

President for FinanceKirk J. Wood-Gaines Assistant Vice President

for Human Resources

Thayne M. McCulloh, D. PhilPresident, Gonzaga University


awards & accoladesgonzaga.edu/about/national-rankings-recognition.asp

Sure, Gonzaga’s got “game.” Its basketball teams have made Gonzaga nearly a household word nationwide. But Gonzaga is equally proud of its students’ success off the court and particularly with its long history of excellence in debate competition, the academic sport of the mind.

2016 Fiske Guide to CollegesGonzaga University is among the 321 U.S., Canadian and British colleges featured in the “Fiske Guide to Colleges” (revised and updated for 2016). Compiled by Edward B. Fiske, former education editor for The New York Times, the publication has become known for capturing the highlights and character of schools for 30 years.

Women’s Hoops Attendance Ranks No. 16 in NationGonzaga women’s basketball home-game attendance during the 2013-14 season ranks 16th in the nation among NCAA Division I school.

U.S. Green Building Council: LEED GoldThe three-story, $60 million John J. Hemmingson Center at Gonzaga University, dedicated in 2015, has received the prestigious “Gold” certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The PACCAR Center for Applied Sciesnces, dedicated in 2008, was the University’s first “green” building to receive the LEED Gold certification.

Study Abroad ExcellenceGonzaga Ranks No. 17 of Master’s Institutions for the total number of students studying abroad; No. 18 of Master’s Institutions for the number of academic year students studying abroad; No. 9 of Master’s Institutions for the number of semester students studying abroad; and No. 21 for the percentage of undergraduates studying abroad by the time they graduate. These rankings are by the Institute for International Education for 2014.

Corporation for National & Community ServiceThe Corporation for National and Community Service has selected Gonzaga University for its 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its institutional support and commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.

2015 Washington Monthly College RankingsNo. 30 among Top Master’s Universities nationwide (public and private).

Peace CorpsFor the third year in a row, Gonzaga University is ranked No. 1 in the nation among small colleges and universities providing graduates who serve in the Peace Corps. Gonzaga has 20 undergraduate alumni currently serving overseas as volunteers, lifting the total to 330 alumni with Peace Corps service. Gonzaga has been ranked in the top five in its category for each of the past five years.

Opus Prize HostGonzaga University hosted the 2014 Opus Prize Foundation Award Ceremony and Process. One of the world’s major efforts to honor and support faith-based humanitarian work, the annual award includes a $1 million prize and two $100,000 runner-up honors to individuals whose work has yet to receive widespread recognition.

U.S. News (2016)

Gonzaga University is the No. 4 best “Regional University” in the West in U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings.

Gonzaga ranks No. 2 (tie) in the West for both its average freshmen retention rate and average graduation rate.

Gonzaga’s School of Engineering and Applied Science is the No. 28 (tie) best undergraduate engineering program in the nation (at engineering schools whose highest degree is a bachelor’s or master’s).

Gonzaga ranks No. 93 (tie) in the nation for best undergraduate business program.

Gonzaga University is rated the No. 4 best value in the region.

U.S. News Best Graduate Schools (2016)

Gonzaga’s School of Law ranked No. 110 (tie) among top-tier law schools nationwide.

Gonzaga’s Master of Business Administration program was ranked as the 81st best (tie) part-time MBA program in the nation.

Gonzaga’s Nursing School is ranked No. 102 (tie) in the nation.

The Princeton Review (2015)

Cited as one of Princeton Review’s “The Best 379 Colleges,” (2015 Edition) No. 3 for “Everyone Plays Intramural Sports,” and No. 15 for “Students Pack the Stadiums.”

2015 Forbes America’s Top Colleges

Cited as one of Forbes’s top colleges in America and No. 36 in the West.

Kiplinger’s Best College Value

Kiplinger’s ranked Gonzaga University as the No. 18 best value in the West/Southwest. Factors contributing to Gonzaga’s exceptional value include: strong four-year graduation rate, low average student debt (upon graduation), small class sizes, and excellent campus resources.


student profileEnrollment ...............................................................................................................13

Demographics ...................................................................................................20

Admissions ..................................................................................................................32

Majors ...........................................................................................................34

Retention, Graduation Rates & Completions ....................................................................38

Financial Aid ...............................................................................................40


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entGonzaga University Headcount Enrollment 2015-2016Source: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data


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Graduate student detail

Source: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data


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By School, by Level, Fall 2015Source: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data

Note: Non-matrics are included with undergraduate students. Both post-baccalaurate and non-matrics are included with graduate students.



entGonzaga University Headcount Enrollment, Fall 2015Undergraduate Students, by School, by Percentage

Gonzaga University Headcount Enrollment, Fall 2015Graduate Students, by School, by PercentageIncluding Doctoral and Law Students

Gonzaga University Headcount Enrollment, Fall 2015All Students, by School, by Percentage


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Full-time Equivalent (FTE) EnrollmentSource: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data

Gonzaga University calculates Full-time Equivalent (FTE) by dividing the number of credits taken by the appropriate average credit load of a particular student type. Undergraduate credits are divided by fifteen, graduate and doctoral credits are divided by nine, and law credits are divided by fourteen.



entGonzaga University Credit Distribution By School, by Level, Fall 2015Source: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data


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Race & Ethnicity, Fall 2015IPEDS methodologySource: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data

Undergraduate Unduplicated HeadcountRace & Ethnicity Figures

Race & Ethnicity, by PercentageTotal Undergraduate Population

First-Time, First Year Undergraduates


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ographicsGraduate and Doctoral Unduplicated HeadcountRace & Ethnicity Figures

Law Unduplicated HeadcountRace & Ethnicity Figures


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ographicsGonzaga University Student Demographics

Gender, by Level, Fall 2015Please review pages 13 & 15 for more detailed gender enrollment data.Source: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data

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Total Student PopulationExcludes ELC, Sabbatical, and Continuing Education Students


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Age, by Gender and Level, Fall 2015IPEDS methodology, Source: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data

Average age of a Gonzaga undergraduate student: 20.0

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Average age of a Gonzaga graduate student: 35.2Graduate WomenIncludes Graduate, Doctoral, and Law

Graduate MenIncludes Graduate, Doctoral, and Law


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Religious Preference, Fall 2015Source: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data

Undergraduate Population

University Ministry’s mission is to support the faith development of all students, regardless of religious affiliation and tradition. In particular, we provide resources for spiritual growth and fellowship through retreats, service projects, liturgies, music ministry, Christian Life Communities (CLCs), Theology on Tap, spiritual direction, residence hall programs and more. These activities offer students a more mature understanding of Gonzaga’s Jesuit and Catholic identity as well as a deeper respect for other religious traditions.

UNIVERSITY MINISTRY

502 E. Boone Avenue - MSC 2473 Spokane,WA 99258-2473

Phone: 509.313.4242 Fax: 509.313.4060

Email: [email protected] Web: www.gonzaga.edu/UM



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Gonzaga University Student Demographics

Geographic Representation, UndergraduatesBy Percentage, Fall 2015Source: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data



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Gonzaga undergraduates enrolled in Fall 2015 also hailed from 35 foreign countries. In order of the most represented to the least, these countries are: SAUDI ARABIA, CANADA, BRAZIL, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, CHINA, VIETNAM, GERMANY, SOUTH KOREA, PHILIPPINES, SPAIN, KENYA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, SINGAPORE, UNITED KINGDOM, ALBANIA, BELIZE, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA, CAPE VERDE, DENMARK, EGYPT, GUAM, ICELAND, INDIA, IRAN, ITALY, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, SOUTH AFRICA, THAILAND, TURKEY, UGANDA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and ZIMBABWE

50.2% Washington

21.1% California

8.6% Oregon

4.3% Colorado

2.8% Idaho

2.0% Montana

1.8% Arizona

1.5% Hawaii

1.3% Alaska

1.1% Nevada


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Gonzaga University Student Demographics Geographic Representation, Undergraduates By Percentage, Fall 2015Students from the State of Washington, by County




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Fall 2015, percent of freshmen from Washington State: 44.6%

Fall 2015, percent of all undergraduates from Washington State: 50.2%

37.5% KING

22.7% SPOKANE

8.4% PIERCE

8.1% SNOHOMISH

3.0% CLARK

2.8% BENTON

2.6% KITSAP

2.2% THURSTON

2.0% WHATCOM


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Source: Office of Admissions, Fall 2015 Final Profile

Freshmen, Fall 2015 Academic Profile

Fall 2015 Freshmen Applicants, Accepts, and EnrollmentSource: Common Data Set, CDS-C1


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issionsFreshmen, Fall 2015 Race & Ethnicity FiguresIPEDS Methodology, unduplicatedSource: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data

Freshmen, Fall 2015 Religious PreferenceSource: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data


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ors Gonzaga University, Undergraduate Majors, Fall 2015

By School, by PercentageSource: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data

Note: Figures represent duplicated counts, i.e. students with two or more majors are counted once for each major. Percentages may add up to more than 100%, with 4,837 students in the denominator. For example, 24.1% of our enrolled undergraduates have declared at least one major in Business.


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Undergraduate STEM Majors(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)Source: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data


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STEM Majors, compared to all others combined (duplicated)By Percentage


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and Completions, Fall 2015 reporting cycleSource: Gonzaga Analytics, Gonzaga University Official Census Data


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Cohort Year 2009 Graduation Rates, by Race/Ethnicity, 6-year rates


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aid Gonzaga University, Financial Aid, Aid Year (AY) 2015

Undergraduate Students. Source: Gonzaga Analytics, Common Data Set, CDS-H

Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid 97%

Average Percentage of

Financial Need Met 78%

Pell Grant Recipients 811

State Need Grant Recipients 358

Federal Workstudy Students 404

State Workstudy Students 189

Average Federal Student-loan Cumulative Principal $24,796


student profile—financial aid

Average Need-Based Financial AidFull-time Undergraduates, Aid Years 2011-2015Source: Common Data Set, CDS-H2

Undergraduate Scholarships and Grants, 2011-2015Source: Common Data Set, CDS-H


faculty profileHeadcount & FTE ...............................................................................................43

Demographics ...................................................................................................44

Terminal Degree ...........................................................................................................44

Tenure ..................................................................................................................45

Course Load of Adjuncts ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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fteGonzaga University, Faculty Headcount & FTESource: Office of the Academic Vice President; Gonzaga Analytics

Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Faculty is calculated by adding one third of part-time faculty to the full-time faculty (e.g. 418 + (320/3) = 524.7).

Faculty FTE, Fall 2011 - Fall 2015


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Fall 2015Sources: Gonzaga Analytics; Common Data Set CDSI-1

Faculty Race & Ethnicity, Fall 2015, IPEDS Methodology, unduplicated headcount

Faculty Headcount, by Gender, Fall 2015

Faculty Gender, by PercentageFall 2015

Faculty Terminal Degree, by Percentage, Excluding AdjunctsFall 2015


faculty profile—tenure, term

inal degree, student to faculty ratioFaculty Headcount, by Tenure Status, Fall 2015

Undergraduate Student to Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1

Student to Faculty ratio is calculated by dividing our Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Undergraduate students by the number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) faculty (excluding faculty who teach in stand-alone graduate programs). FTE (by Common Data Set calculation) is determined by adding one third of part-time students and faculty to the full-time figures.

Adjunct Course Load, by Percentage, Fall 2015


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