Gonzaga University’s incoming freshman class is going to look different than others in recent years.
The current enrollment for the class of 2029 is 1,150 students, the first below 1,200 since 2020. University leaders said this lower enrollment will impact GU’s housing options, finances and future promotion efforts.
Stephen Keller, senior director of undergraduate admissions, said a national decline in college enrollment is one reason why fewer students have opted to enroll at GU. Keller cited a peak in national enrollment in 2010 and a steady decline since then…