Gallaudet University
Washington, DC · Private
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Gallaudet University admitted 58.1% of applicants university-wide (234 of 403).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 58.1% | 234 | 403 |
| Men | 60.3% | 120 | 199 |
| Women | 55.9% | 114 | 204 |
Of 234 admitted students, 142 enrolled (60.7% yield).
Gallaudet University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 780–1022
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 14–17
Testing policy: Required
Gallaudet University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $37,146/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,654 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,492 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $37,146/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,129 |
| $30k–48k | $15,238 |
| $48k–75k | $14,236 |
| $75k–110k | $18,830 |
| Over $110k | $18,318 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- DE & PKZ Sororities Woman Scholarship Fund — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- DE & PKZ Sororities Woman Scholarship Fund — Varies (Other)
Gallaudet University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Written Essay
- Video Essay in ASL
- Letter of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Standardized Test Scores
- Audiogram
- F-1 Transfer Request Form (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- Written Essay
- Video Essay in ASL
- Letter of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Standardized Test Scores
- Audiogram
- F-1 Transfer Request Form (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Gallaudet University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $43,101
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 47.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,000
- At graduation
Gallaudet University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #198
- Niche: #316
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Area, ethnic & gender studies (14%), Business & marketing (13%), Psychology (12%).
Gallaudet University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.