Gallaudet Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Gallaudet University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Gallaudet University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Gallaudet University (Gallaudet)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Gallaudet's acceptance rate is 58.06% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 403 students applied and 234 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into Gallaudet is not low.

To apply to Gallaudet, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered.

Gallaudet's acceptance rate places 4th out of 7 District of Columbia colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 890 and the ACT score is 14 at Gallaudet. Gallaudet's SAT score ranks 5th out of 5 District of Columbia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Gallaudet's yield rate is 60.68%, which is significantly higher by 23.89 percentage points (approximately 64.9% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60% (average yield: 36.79%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Gallaudet at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. Moreover, you can check only District of Columbia colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. This comparison helps contextualize Gallaudet's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Gallaudet's acceptance rate is 58.06% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 60.68%. 199 men and 204 women applied to Gallaudet and 120 men and 114 women students were accepted.

Among them, 73 men and 69 women were enrolled in Gallaudet. You can explore the Gallaudet's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Gallaudet
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	403	199	204	0	0
Admitted	234	120	114	0	0
Enrolled	142	73	69	0	0
Acceptance Rate	58.06%	60.30%	55.88%	-	-
Yield	60.68%	60.83%	60.53%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Gallaudet University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 99 students (70% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 44 students (31% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Gallaudet.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 890, including 430 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 460 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 502 and the 25th percentile is 380. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 520 and the 25th percentile is 400.

The median ACT composite score is 14, with a 75th percentile score of 17 and a 25th percentile score of 14 at Gallaudet. The median ACT Math score is 15 and the median ACT English score is 12.

How competitive is Gallaudet's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Gallaudet University are very low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,177, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Gallaudet
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	780	890	1,022
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	380	430	502
SAT Math	400	460	520
ACT Composite	14	14	17
ACT Math	14	15	17
ACT English	10	12	15

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Gallaudet University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, SAT / ACT, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is required to be considered in admission process at Gallaudet. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Gallaudet University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Gallaudet Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Required
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Gallaudet:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://gallaudet.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://apply.gallaudet.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Other)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Gallaudet?

Gallaudet is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 58.06%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Gallaudet?

Yes, Gallaudet requires applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the admission process. The average SAT score required for admission to Gallaudet is 890, and the average ACT score is 14. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Gallaudet require essays or personal statements?

Yes, Gallaudet requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for Gallaudet admission?

Yes, Gallaudet requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Gallaudet does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Gallaudet requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Gallaudet does not require or recommend an English proficiency test for international applicants. However, requirements may vary by program, so check the official admissions website for details.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Gallaudet?

The institutional SAT code for Gallaudet is 5240.