Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Gallaudet University is 59.21% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 71.56%. 169 men and 201 women applied to Gallaudet and 113 men and 105 women students were accepted.
10 applicants who has another gender applied and 7 were accepted.
Among them, 83 men and 73 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Gallaudet.
Gallaudet University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Gallaudet
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants380169201100
Admitted22511310570
Enrolled161837350
Acceptance Rate 59.21%66.86%52.24%70.00%-
Yield 71.56%73.45%69.52%71.43%-
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 38 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 113 students (71%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Gallaudet.
The median SAT score is 855 with 400 SAT EBRW and 455 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 572 and the 25th percentile is 370. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 517 and 25th percentile is 382 .
The median ACT composite score is 16 with 75th percentile score of 20 and 25th percentile score of 14 at Gallaudet. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 13.
The SAT and ACT scores at Gallaudet University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
Gallaudet University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Gallaudet
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total7528551089
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing370400572
SAT Math382455517
ACT Composite141620
ACT Math141618
ACT English111316
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

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 reqired 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 .
Get Programs and Admission Information
Gallaudet Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestNot Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Gallaudet University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Gallaudet.
Admission Information for Applying to Gallaudet
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$75
Admission Informationwww.gallaudet.edu/undergraduate-admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.gallaudet.edu/undergraduate-admissions/im-ready-to-apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Other)
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