Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

privateDoctoral/Professional Universities

Safety

F

ROI

B+

Gallaudet University is a small private non-profit doctoral university located in Washington, Washington, D.C., with an undergraduate enrollment of 812. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Washington, D.C. postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 58% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 58% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $14,236 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $77,213. The 4-year graduation rate is 47%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $43,101.

Acceptance Rate

58.1%

Avg Net Price

$15,845

6-yr Grad Rate

57.5%

Earnings 10yr

$43,101

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
58.1%
SAT Range
780–1022
ACT Range
14–17
Enrollment
812
Student:Faculty
6:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$19,654
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,654
Room & Board
$15,892
Students Receiving Aid
57.9%
Median Debt at Grad

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