Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001443
- Phone: (202) 495-3820
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
61.22%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
6:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,279Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Gallaudet University (DHS)
487 Michigan Ave, NE, Washington, DC
Gallaudet University is a nonprofit private institution located in Washington, DC and provides a large number of program options for students. Around a thousand students enroll at Galludet University yearly.
Students can choose from many areas of study, including:
- Communications And Journalism
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Ethnic Cultural And Gender Studies
- Family And Consumer Sciences
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 630 to 905 for the SAT exam and between 15 to 21 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 71 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $13,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,000 each year. Students attending Gallaudet University may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at Gallaudet University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
Students should visit the Gallaudet University website to see a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Gallaudet University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Gallaudet University is about 1,600, with undergraduate students making up about 73% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $17,000-$20,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $690 to $830 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 96% | $22,470 |
Receiving Student Loans | 53% | $5,441 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Gallaudet University may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- English Language Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Gallaudet University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (365)
- Basketball (365)
- Football (366)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Gallaudet University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (D)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Gallaudet University.
- Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC (2 miles away)
- Loyola College in Maryland in Columbia, MD (36 miles away)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University in New Carrollton, MD (37 miles away)
- Goucher College in McHenry, MD (41 miles away)
- Washington College in Stevenson, MD (54 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001443
- Phone: (202) 495-3820
- School Homepage