Gonzaga University is located in the city of Spokane in 99258 and is highly regarded for its academic excellence. The university offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs as well as dual degree, certificate, and professional development programs. Gonzaga also has an excellent rating among schools in the area with students consistently achieving high scores on state assessments and college entrance exams. The student body is made up of people from all over the country as well as international students. Gonzaga also serves local schools in the 99258 zip code through a variety of outreach initiatives such as tutoring, mentoring programs, field trips to Gonzaga's campus, and service learning projects. Students at local schools have access to resources not available elsewhere such as visits with faculty members and guest speakers from around the world who share their insights into their respective fields. All of these combined create an education environment that allows students to thrive both academically and socially while staying close to home.