Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1857Large citySEVP certified

About

Gallaudet University ( GAL-ə-DET) is a private federally chartered university in Washington, D.C., for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing. It was founded in 1864 as a grammar school for both deaf and blind children. It was the first school for the advanced education of the deaf and hard of hearing in the world and remains the only higher education institution in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students. Hearing students are admitted to the graduate school and a small number are also admitted as undergraduates each year. The university was named after Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, a notable figure in the advancement of deaf education.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$22,120
Estimated total for international students: US$42,398

Net price calculatorgallaudet.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 812
Graduate students: 460
International undergraduates: 4%
Students per teacher: 6 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 58%
SAT: Reading and writing 380–502 · Maths 400–520
ACT: 14–17

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 52%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$49,334

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (63)

Bachelor's degrees35 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAmerican Sign LanguageBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInsuranceInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees14 subjects

American Sign LanguageBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEconomicsEducation, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel Services

Doctoral degrees6 subjects

American Sign LanguageClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesNeurobiology and NeurosciencesSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Undergraduate certificates2 subjects

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesSpecial Education and Teaching

Post-baccalaureate certificates2 subjects

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesSpecial Education and Teaching

Graduate certificates4 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational Administration and SupervisionEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesSpecial Education and Teaching

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.