Gallaudet University, DC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Gallaudet University Rankings
Affordability74
Selectivity4
Retention29
Graduation1
Earnings8
Diversity80
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Gallaudet University
95%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
5%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies6%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism9%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education4%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics16%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service8%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts7%
Admissions
Getting into Gallaudet University
57%
Admission Rate
466
Median SAT Math
469
Median SAT Reading
18
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)402–530
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)390–548
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)15–20
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Gallaudet University
$17K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$37K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $19K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $20K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $22K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $27K | $19K |
| >$110K | $31K | $35K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Gallaudet University
45%
Receive Federal Loans
$11K
Median Federal Debt
56%
Repayment Rate
$187
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 56% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $17K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $16K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $32K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $21K | $23K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 47% | 38% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 56% | 43% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 58% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 68% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Gallaudet University
72%
Retention Rate
23%
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 50% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 59% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 64% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 43% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% | 53% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 58% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 56% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 35% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Gallaudet University
82%
Employment Rate
$22K
Median Salary
$10K
25 Pctl Salary
$39K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 82% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 73% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 80% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 77% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 79% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $10K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $22K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $39K | $51K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $79K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $22K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $40K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $48K | $35K |
Students
Students at Gallaudet University
1,112
Undergraduates
67%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
419
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 46% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 26% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 10% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 8% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 8% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 42% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Gallaudet University, DC
Trinity Washington University
1 miles, N
Howard University
2 miles, NW
Bennett Career Institute
2 miles, N