Gallena University

History of our College

100 years of Excellence

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Gallena University is a private university founded in 1897. The 300-acre campus is located in a diverse and culturally rich region of northern California. Originally, the university was a private institution founded by the local mining community for those who were unable to travel to San Francisco colleges. The largest participating mining company, Gallena Mining LLC, gave way to a private board of trustees in 1903 and has been a private university ever since. The university received a grant in 1950.

73%

Admission Rate

85%

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55%

First Generation Students

700+

Enrolled Students

The original campus consisted of 75 acres. By 1960, the campus had spread to about 260 acres of land. When George Chapman College for Teachers merged with GU in 1979, about 39 acres were added.
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Today, the university enrolls 4,500 students in 36 undergraduate and 9 graduate programs with approximately 350 full-time faculty and staff. The student body represents all 50 states and many foreign countries. Our University community is committed to creating an invigorating atmosphere where students tailor their education to meet their goals. With each graduating class, GU continues to prove what its founders so ardently believed: that public higher education pays untold dividends in the well-being of individuals, their families and their communities.
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Located in the mountainous region of northern California, Gallena is recognized as one of the nation's best regional public universities. GU provides a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources. The university takes a hands-on, engaging approach to education, preparing scholars to be leaders in their fields and communities. We are also known for our commitment to sustainability, standout academics, and unmatched school spirit.
Internationally recognized in both Performing Arts and Computer Science, with our top-ranked College of Computer Science & Engineering, GU offers students the opportunity to collaborate with the world's best and brightest faculty in multiple disciplines, all in an intimate, small-town campus setting. Through our undergraduate programs, we offer 36 majors, 34 minors, and 7 certification programs. Our highly regarded graduate programs include post-graduate degrees in business, computer science, education, psychology, and public policy and administration, with doctorates in educational leadership, information technology, and business administration.!
Gallena University

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