Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 998
Graduate Enrollment: 421
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 61.69%
Male/Female: 48% / 52% (2017)
First generation college students: 33.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 49.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 25.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 13.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 7.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 43.5%
Black: 16.1%
Hispanic: 20.4%
Asian: 5.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.1%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 5.3%
Unknown race: 5.0%
Black: 16.1%
Hispanic: 20.4%
Asian: 5.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.1%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 5.3%
Unknown race: 5.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $39,166
In-State tuition: $17,712Out-of-State tuition: $17,712
Estimated books and supplies: $1,426 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,600 (2022)
Average Family Income: $47,470 (2017)
Median Family Income: $21,722 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 49.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 17.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $18,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $191 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,956 |
| $30k-48k | $22,128 |
| $48k-75k | $19,800 |
| $75k-110k | $25,593 |
| $110k+ | $32,581 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 21%6-year graduation rate: 58%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 88.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $18,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,813 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,875 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 61.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 73.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 45.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 47.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,462 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,877 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 19 | $28,125 | $216 | ||
| Master's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 13 | $25,000 | $286 | $29,226 ($2,436) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 12 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | American Sign Language. | 23 | $30,500 | $249 | $42,912 ($3,576) | $46,859 ($3,905) |
| Master's Degree | American Sign Language. | 54 | $335 | $54,249 ($4,521) | $67,993 ($5,666) | |
| Doctoral Degree | American Sign Language. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 18 | $28,442 ($2,370) | $31,577 ($2,631) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 13 | $14,097 | $139 | ||
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 17 | $23,017 | $201 | $45,171 ($3,764) | |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 17 | $397 | $42,967 ($3,581) | $58,392 ($4,866) | |
| Master's Degree | Economics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 23 | $719 | $57,142 ($4,762) | $75,360 ($6,280) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 23 | $24,000 | $248 | $25,125 ($2,094) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 18 | $49,565 ($4,130) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Insurance. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $87,237Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 6.0
School's endowment start of year: $194,495,207 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $232,869,006 (2022)