Gallaudet University Admission Requirements
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Gallaudet University Admission Overview
Gallaudet University admission requirements are competitive. Last year Gallaudet University admitted 58.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+) and SAT 780-1022 / ACT 14-17. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Gallaudet University requires the SAT or ACT.
Gallaudet University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Gallaudet University
Acceptance Rate
The Gallaudet University acceptance rate is 58.1%. Last year, 234 of 403 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in District Of Columbia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Gallaudet University and can you get accepted?
Gallaudet University is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Gallaudet University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Of those admitted, 61% enrolled. That suggests Gallaudet University is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Gallaudet University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.3Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Gallaudet University typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades.
The school ranks #6 in District Of Columbia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Gallaudet University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
780-1022Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
70%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 380
- Math 400
- Composite 780
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 502
- Math 520
- Composite 1022
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Gallaudet University typically score around a 900 SAT (middle 50% 780–1022) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 22nd percentile nationally. Gallaudet University ranks #5 in District Of Columbia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 780 to 1022
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 900 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Gallaudet University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
14-17Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
31%25th Percentile Scores
- English 10
- Math 14
- Composite 14
75th Percentile Scores
- English 15
- Math 17
- Composite 17
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Gallaudet University typically have around a 15 ACT (mid-50 14–17) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 19th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Gallaudet University places #5 among colleges in District Of Columbia for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 14 to 17
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 15.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Gallaudet University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Gallaudet University is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Gallaudet University is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 58.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131450.
GPA calculator: Gallaudet University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026