Located just 7 miles north of downtown Spokane, the 220 acre Whitworth campus is located in a scenic and wooded residential area. Spokane, a metropolitan area of 415,000, is surrounded by extraordinary recreational opportunities, including national forests, ski resorts, 75 lakes, and 25 golf courses. The city is the commercial and cultural center for more than a million people in the Inland Northwest.

Gonzaga is located in the heart of Spokane, the second largest city in Washington state and the unofficial capital of the Inland Northwest. Downtown, located just a short 10-minute walk from the University, offers students a variety of shopping, entertainment, and cultural venues. Annually, students and locals alike participate in the 12K Bloomsday Run, the world's largest timed road race, and Hoopfest, the nation's largest outdoor three-on-three basketball tournament. For the outdoor enthusiast, the Spokane area provides ample opportunity for skiing, hiking, biking, and other activities associated with an active outdoor lifestyle.