Washington, DC

Gallaudet University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Gallaudet University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Washington, DC.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Gallaudet University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

58% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 403 applied, 234 accepted, and 142 enrolled in Gallaudet.
73 men and 69 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

890 SAT, 14 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 890 and ACT score is 14. The SAT score of 890 is a little bit lower than average, 18 to 25 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total7808901022
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing380430502
Math400460520
ACT Score
Composite141417
Math141517
English101215

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $19,654 for undergraduate programs and $21,508 for graduate programs.
Tuition has decreased by 0.02% compared to last year at Gallaudet University.

Financial Aid

828 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,345.
For freshmen, 124 students (77%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $24,446.

Student Population

A total of 1,335 students enrolled Gallaudet in 2025.
By gender, 521 men and 814 women students are enrolled.
There are 875 undergraduate and 460 graduate students.

75 Major Programs

  • 2 programs through online
  • 28 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Gallaudet is 47% and the transfer-out rate is 17%.
The retention rate is 71% for full-time and 71% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
47%
Transfer-out Rate
17%
Retention Rate
71%
Students to Faculty Ratio
6 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 164 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Gallaudet and the average faculty salary is $97,998. The studetns to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
There are 713 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $86,944.
Number of Faculties
164
Average Faculty Salary
$97,998
Number of Staffs
713
Average Staff Salary
$86,944

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries