School Information

26.5
Total Enrollment 1,488
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 5 : 1

Gallaudet University

http://www.gallaudet.edu
800 Florida Ave, NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20002-3695
(202) 651-5000

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 14%
 
School Costs

At Gallaudet University, 94.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 85.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,101), and 36% receive loans ($5,894 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,660. Off campus it is around $9,660.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Gallaudet University is $10,071 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 413 people applied to Gallaudet University. Of the applicants, 69.0% were admitted (67.0% male & 70.0% female ) and 75.0% accepted (78.0% male and 72.0% female)

Of the 1,081 undergraduate students at Gallaudet University, 7.0% are part-time. A majority (75.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 34.0% of the 407 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     1.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     75.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     5.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     25.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     40.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 866-309-1774
Admissions Office Email registrar.office@gallaudet.edu
Admissions Office Address 800 Florida Avenue,NE, Washington, DC 20002
Admissions Transfer URL http://aaweb.gallaudet.edu/Transfer_Credits.html
Admissions Website http://aaweb.gallaudet.edu/Admissions.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Gallaudet University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 20
ACT English (25th Percentile) 14
ACT English (75th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 20
 
Gallaudet University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 5 4
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 5 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 20
Accounting 10
Business Administration and Management, General 10
Business/Managerial Economics 0
Finance, General 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 24
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 24
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 0
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 6
Computer and Information Sciences, Other 1
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Computer Science 0
Education 2 28 26 1
Administration of Special Education 1 1 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0 0
Education, General 1 0
Education, Other 0
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms 1
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments 19 1
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
Multicultural Education 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 7
Secondary Education and Teaching 20
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 0
Special Education and Teaching, Other 0 0
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
English language and literature/letters 8
English Language and Literature, General 8
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 11
Child Care and Support Services Management 11
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 0
Human Development and Family Studies, General 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 12 15 0
American Sign Language (ASL) 3
French Language and Literature 1
Language Interpretation and Translation 3
Linguistics 0 0
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 7 12
Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 20 11
Art Therapy/Therapist 0
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 6 11
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 0
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 3
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 11
History 5
History, General 0
History, Other 5
Mathematics and statistics 4
Mathematics, General 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 8
Biological and Physical Sciences 2
International/Global Studies 6
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 7 0
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 0
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 7
Philosophy and religious studies 1
Philosophy 1
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical sciences 4
Chemistry, General 4
Psychology 15 12 1
Clinical Psychology 0 1
Developmental and Child Psychology 5
Psychology, General 15 5
School Psychology 2
Public administration and social service professions 9 13
Social Work 9 13
Social sciences 12
American Government and Politics (United States) 0
Political Science and Government, General 5
Sociology 7
Visual and performing arts 17
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
Art/Art Studies, General 0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1
Design and Visual Communications, General 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
Graphic Design 5
Visual and Performing Arts, General 0
 
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