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Gallaudet University

Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Gallaudet University campus
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain
Admission rate
58%
Average net price
$27,398
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings
$49,334
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Gallaudet University is a private nonprofit college in Washington, DC with 812 undergraduates. It admits 58% of applicants, and admitted students average 868 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,398 per year ($25,771 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,334 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
58%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test scores required
Fall 2024
Applicants
425
Fall 2023
Admitted
259
Fall 2023
Yield
57%
of admitted students enrolled

Gallaudet University had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing380–502
200800
SAT Math400–520
200800
ACT Composite14–17
136

What Gallaudet University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testNot considered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$42,398
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$22,120

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$25,771
  • $30–48k$26,352
  • $48–75k$20,848
  • $75–110k$33,269
  • $110k+$30,888

Get a personal estimate with Gallaudet University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Freshman retention
71%
Median earnings
$49,334
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$18,781
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
812
Student–faculty ratio
6:1
Receive Pell grants
56%
  • White41%
  • Hispanic26%
  • Black18%
  • Asian5%

Gallaudet University FAQ

What is Gallaudet University's acceptance rate?+

Gallaudet University admits 58% of applicants.

What SAT score do you need for Gallaudet University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 380–502 on SAT Reading and Writing and 400–520 on SAT Math; the average total is 868.

What ACT score do you need for Gallaudet University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 14–17.

Is Gallaudet University test optional?+

Test scores required.

How many students apply to Gallaudet University?+

In Fall 2023, 425 students applied to Gallaudet University and 259 were admitted; 149 enrolled.

Does Gallaudet University consider legacy status?+

No. Gallaudet University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Gallaudet University require an essay?+

Gallaudet University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Gallaudet University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $42,398 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,398.

What is Gallaudet University's graduation rate?+

52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Gallaudet University

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.

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