Gallaudet University
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$16,512
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About Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Washington, District of Columbia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,012, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The university offers 32 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Tuition and fees for students are $16,512.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
62% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 14-20
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 765-1158
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards1k
Students enrolled
45%
Online student enrollment
6:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
47%
Hispanic
18%
Black
14%
Unknown
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
8
Total Online Enrollment
643
Percent of Programs Online
88% On-campus
12% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 6% online
Graduate Certificate 17% online
Master's 18% online
Doctorate 22% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $16,512 | $16,512 |
Graduate | $18,180 | $18,180 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,426 |
On-campus room and board | $14,800 |
On-campus other expenses | $5,600 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,800 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,600 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,600 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $38,338 | $38,338 |
Off-campus without family | $38,338 | $38,338 |
Off-campus with family | $23,538 | $23,538 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
56%
State Grant Aid
40%
Institution Grant Aid
59%
Pell Grant
38%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$18k
Average student debt after graduation
$25k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Deaf Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Deaf Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Deaf Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Deaf Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Administration of Special Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
American Sign Language (ASL)
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages
BA
MA
DOC
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
American Sign Language (ASL)
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages
BA
MA
DOC
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
American Sign Language (ASL)
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages
BA
MA
DOC
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
American Sign Language (ASL)
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages
BA
MA
DOC
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health Education and Promotion
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health Education and Promotion
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, Other
BA
MA
DOC
History, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, Other
BA
MA
DOC
History, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental and Child Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental and Child Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental and Child Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work, Other
BA
MA
DOC
22Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
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