Gallaudet University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1869 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #505 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #458 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 15 | In District of Columbia |
| #6 of 14 | In Washington |
| #248 of 1,629 | For Audiology |
| Top50% | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 919
- Graduates
- 445
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- gallaudet.edu
Gallaudet University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Gallaudet University has an acceptance rate of 61% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 63% | 59% |
| Applicants | 425 | 206 | 188 |
| Admissions | 259 | 129 | 111 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 149 | 79 | 70 |
484 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
186 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 750
or below
75% of them
had 933
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gallaudet University are 750-933 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
111 or 75%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 14
or below
75% of them
had 18
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gallaudet University are 14-18 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 630 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 267 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 207 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 87 (6%) |
| Asian | 70 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 65 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 25 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gallaudet University is $15,025 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,221 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,603 |
| $48-75K | $15,210 |
| $75-110K | $10,318 |
| $110K+ | $21,557 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $17,016 | $20,144 |
| Tuition in-state | $17,016 | $20,144 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,016 | $20,144 |
| Fee in-district | $1,366 | $1,366 |
| Fee in-state | $1,366 | $1,366 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,366 | $1,366 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 893 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,892 |
| Room charge | $8,000 |
| Meal charge | $6,892 |
Gallaudet University majors
Gallaudet University has granted 235 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 138 master's across 12 programs, and 23 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gallaudet University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf Studies | 30 | 7 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 5 | 28 | |
| Psychology, General | 21 | 7 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist | 13 | 14 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 13 | 9 | 1 |
| Social Work | 20 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 17 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 13 | ||
| Information Technology | 13 | ||
| Social Work, Other | 13 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 12 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | ||
| History, Other | 10 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 10 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 10 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 8 | ||
| Insurance | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages | 6 | 1 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | ||
| Education, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 235 | 138 | 23 |
Gallaudet University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 36% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gallaudet University has published 2,128 scientific papers with 49,407 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Computer Science, Psychology, Medicine, Linguistics, Sociology, Political Science, Biology, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 29 | 139 |
| 1993 | 29 | 119 |
| 1994 | 40 | 172 |
| 1995 | 43 | 238 |
| 1996 | 33 | 286 |
| 1997 | 24 | 292 |
| 1998 | 28 | 352 |
| 1999 | 27 | 390 |
| 2000 | 35 | 434 |
| 2001 | 49 | 489 |
| 2002 | 28 | 521 |
| 2003 | 54 | 677 |
| 2004 | 33 | 639 |
| 2005 | 37 | 766 |
| 2006 | 35 | 860 |
| 2007 | 45 | 943 |
| 2008 | 42 | 1037 |
| 2009 | 36 | 1094 |
| 2010 | 179 | 1371 |
| 2011 | 43 | 1445 |
| 2012 | 55 | 1759 |
| 2013 | 47 | 1778 |
| 2014 | 58 | 1924 |
| 2015 | 57 | 2114 |
| 2016 | 57 | 2308 |
| 2017 | 54 | 2125 |
| 2018 | 71 | 2519 |
| 2019 | 77 | 2996 |
| 2020 | 92 | 3295 |
| 2021 | 84 | 3394 |
| 2022 | 82 | 3783 |
| 2023 | 69 | 3331 |
| 2024 | 64 | 3777 |
Gallaudet University alumni
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Nyle DiMarco
- Occupations
- militantmodeltelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Nyle DiMarco is an American model, actor, and Deaf activist. In 2015, DiMarco was the winner of The CW's reality television series America's Next Top Model in season 22, becoming the second male winner and the first Deaf winner. In the following year, he and professional dance partner Peta Murgatroyd were the winners of the ABC televised dance competition Dancing with the Stars in season 22.
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Lauren Ridloff
- Enrolled in Gallaudet University
- Graduated with doctorate
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Lauren Ridloff is a deaf American actress known for her roles in the TV series The Walking Dead and the film Eternals. She gained prominence in 2018 with a lead role in the Broadway revival of Children of a Lesser God, earning her a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play. Ridloff was born in Chicago, Illinois. She attended California State University, Northridge and later earned a master's degree in education from Hunter College. She initially worked as a teacher before pursuing acting, and she was also crowned Miss Deaf America.
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Troy Kotsur
- Occupations
- actorfilm director
- Biography
-
Troy Michael Kotsur is an American actor. Born deaf, Kotsur made his acting debut in the late 1980s working with the National Theatre of the Deaf. His television debut was in a 2001 episode of Strong Medicine and his film debut was in the 2007 thriller The Number 23.
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Daniel Durant
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Daniel N. Durant is an American stage and screen actor. Deaf since birth, his breakthrough starring role was as Moritz Stiefel in the 2015 Broadway revival of Spring Awakening. Durant had a major supporting role in the Academy Award-winning film CODA (2021). He and the cast won the Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, along with the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards. On television, he is known for his recurring role in the ABC Family series Switched at Birth (2013–2017).
General info
| Founded | 1864 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ephphatha Be opened |
| Colors | buff, blue |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 712 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 Florida Ave, NE Washington, District of Columbia, 20002-3695 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 690,000 |
| Phone | 2026515000 |