Gallaudet University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1887 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #518 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #471 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 15 | In District of Columbia |
| #6 of 14 | In Washington |
| #269 of 1,531 | For Audiology |
| Top50% | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 914
- Graduates
- 408
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 59% and is among the top 21% 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 | 59% | 67% | 52% |
| Applicants | 380 | 169 | 201 |
| Admissions | 225 | 113 | 105 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 161 | 83 | 73 |
389 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
131 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 752
or below
75% of them
had 1089
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gallaudet University are 752-1089 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
113 or 71%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 14
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gallaudet University are 14-20 (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 | 610 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 247 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 207 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 79 (6%) |
| Asian | 69 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 65 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gallaudet University is $13,787 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 | $9,127 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,632 |
| $48-75K | $13,876 |
| $75-110K | $16,807 |
| $110K+ | $24,402 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,512 | $18,180 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,512 | $18,180 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,512 | $18,180 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 893 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,800 |
| Room charge | $8,000 |
| Meal charge | $6,800 |
Gallaudet University majors
Gallaudet University has granted 222 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 144 master's across 14 programs, and 24 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gallaudet University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 8 | 50 | |
| Psychology, General | 24 | 5 | |
| Deaf Studies | 19 | 6 | |
| Social Work, Other | 24 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 8 | 14 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 15 | ||
| Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages | 10 | 4 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 14 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | ||
| History, Other | 11 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 11 | ||
| Social Work | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 1 | 9 | |
| Information Technology | 9 | ||
| Insurance | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 2 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 222 | 144 | 24 |
Gallaudet University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 35% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gallaudet University has published 1,698 scientific papers with 32,592 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Computer Science, Psychology, Linguistics, Medicine, Sociology, Political Science, Biology, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27 | 78 |
| 1992 | 22 | 95 |
| 1993 | 24 | 66 |
| 1994 | 30 | 124 |
| 1995 | 38 | 156 |
| 1996 | 28 | 201 |
| 1997 | 20 | 219 |
| 1998 | 24 | 262 |
| 1999 | 21 | 293 |
| 2000 | 28 | 311 |
| 2001 | 28 | 366 |
| 2002 | 24 | 384 |
| 2003 | 38 | 510 |
| 2004 | 27 | 464 |
| 2005 | 32 | 597 |
| 2006 | 35 | 618 |
| 2007 | 45 | 693 |
| 2008 | 37 | 720 |
| 2009 | 30 | 831 |
| 2010 | 44 | 954 |
| 2011 | 42 | 1068 |
| 2012 | 50 | 1217 |
| 2013 | 49 | 1238 |
| 2014 | 56 | 1395 |
| 2015 | 52 | 1624 |
| 2016 | 48 | 1739 |
| 2017 | 52 | 1522 |
| 2018 | 68 | 1933 |
| 2019 | 72 | 2186 |
| 2020 | 63 | 2200 |
| 2021 | 73 | 2344 |
| 2022 | 68 | 2532 |
| 2023 | 64 | 2221 |
Gallaudet University alumni
-
Nyle DiMarco
- Occupations
- television actormodelmilitantactor
- 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.
-
Lauren Ridloff
- Enrolled in Gallaudet University
- Graduated with doctorate
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm 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.
-
Troy Kotsur
- Occupations
- film directoractor
- Biography
-
Troy Michael Kotsur is an American actor. His supporting role in the film CODA (2021) earned him a number of accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Critics' Choice Movie Award. He is the first deaf actor to win the latter three awards, and first deaf man and second deaf performer overall to win the first.
-
Shoshannah Stern
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Shoshannah Stern is an American actress and writer.
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 | 747 |
| 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 |