Gallaudet University
PrivateWashington, DC
Located in Washington, DC, Gallaudet University is a private very small school with roughly 812 undergraduates. Gallaudet University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 58%. Among reported majors, American Sign Language shows the strongest outcomes -- $70,859/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Gallaudet University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Gallaudet University weighs your application
From Gallaudet University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Gallaudet University look for in applicants?
Per Gallaudet University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, standardized test scores, application essay, recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Gallaudet University's acceptance rate?
Gallaudet University in Washington, DC admits approximately 58% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Gallaudet University?
Admitted students at Gallaudet University typically score between 780–1022 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Gallaudet University?
Admitted students at Gallaudet University typically score between 14–17 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Gallaudet University cost?
Gallaudet University's total cost of attendance is reported at $40,374 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Gallaudet University require students to live on campus?
No -- Gallaudet University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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