A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Gonzaga are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
72%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 34% more female students than male students enrolled at Gonzaga University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Gonzaga has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,103
|
| Women |
4,150
|
Gonzaga serves a high number of out-of-state students with 54% of the student body residing outside of Washington or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
47%
|
| Out of State |
51%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
15% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235316 IPEDS survey data for Gonzaga University.