Gallaudet University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Washington, DC
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,335

Location Washington, District Of Columbia
Website gallaudet.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Gallaudet University, located in northeast Washington, D.C., is the world's only university designed specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Established in 1864 with approval from President Abraham Lincoln, the 99-acre campus features Collegiate Gothic architecture and is designated as a National Historic Landmark District. The university maintains selective admission standards and delivers all instruction in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, offering comprehensive programs in fields such as deaf studies, ASL linguistics, interpretation, and education of the deaf, alongside traditional liberal arts and science majors. Students reside in one of six residence halls on the self-contained campus, which includes specialized facilities designed to meet the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. The university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Bison, with a particular emphasis on its men's and women's basketball programs.

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Ratings

Gallaudet University is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Gallaudet University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#570
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#390
Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

#5
Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

#5
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#166
Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia

#2

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 780/1022
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 14/17
GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

58.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 60.7%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$19,654

Costs for Gallaudet University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$19,654
Books and Supplies		$1,600
Other Fees		$1,366
Room and Board		$15,892
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,600
Total One Year Cost		$44,112

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$31,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

41% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Gallaudet University are Communication, Business, and Foreign Languages. 13% of students major in Communication, 10% in Business, and 9% in Foreign Languages.