About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Roberta Gage
Visitors Coordinator
Visitors Coordinator
Address
Maguire Welcome Center
800 Florida Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
800 Florida Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone
2022502474
Email
visitors.center@gallaudet.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Rathskellar
Cafeteria
Bison Shop
Starbucks
Student Academic Center
Cafeteria
Bison Shop
Starbucks
Student Academic Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
National Mall (Musuems, Capitol, and others)
Pennsylvania Avenue
Union Station (Train/Metro/Bus and Shopping Center)
Dupont Circle
Adams Morgan
Pennsylvania Avenue
Union Station (Train/Metro/Bus and Shopping Center)
Dupont Circle
Adams Morgan
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
9-4:30
2022502474
9-4:30
2022502474
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Contact Email Address for Visit
visitors.center@gallaudet.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Shuttle buses, Metro train, Greyhound, Amtrak, City Buses, taxis Closest Airport: National Airport (DCA)
Driving Instructions to Campus
From 495 (Washington Beltway)
Take the exit for Route 295 South/Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
Exit at Route 50/New York Avenue.
Turn left at first traffic light, Bladensburg Road.
At second traffic light light make right on Mt. Olivet Road.
Then at second traffic light make left onto West Virginia Avenue.
At first traffic light make a right onto Florida Avenue and proceed to the first right turn into Gallaudet's main entrance.
Local Accommodations
Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University
(202) 651-6000
Crown Plaza
(202) 682-9523
1001 14th St NE
Downtown Motel
(202) 544-2000
1345 4th St NE
Super 8 Motel
(202) 543-7400
501 New York Ave NE
Howard Johnson
(202) 546-9200
600 New York Ave NE
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 370
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Average HS GPA: 3.28
GPA Breakdown
8%
4.0
15%
3.75 - 3.99
15%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
22%
2.50 - 2.99
8%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
370 - 572
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
383 - 518
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
770 - 835
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
14 - 20
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Flexible
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
6:1
Total Faculty
259
with Terminal Degree
146
152
Women
107
Men
101
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
27%
Graduate in 5 years
46%
Graduate in 6 years
51%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Deaf Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Insurance.
-
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language (ASL).
Linguistics.
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
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HISTORY.
History, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work, Other.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Directing and Theatrical Production.
Photography.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Nyle DiMarco
Actor
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
27%
Graduate in 5 years
46%
Graduate in 6 years
51%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$25,945
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,843
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,624
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
58%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$18,703
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$17,016
Required Fees
$1,238
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,600
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,600
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Vocational Rehabilitation
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
914
Foreign Countries Represented
17
Demographics
5.05%
Asian
17.47%
Black
21.76%
Hispanic
41.87%
Caucasian
4.40%
Unknown
5.82%
International
52% female
48% male
96% are out of state
93% are full time
7% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
63%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
99%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
92/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Karen Terhune
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
29
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
Number of Religious Organizations
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
22% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Bison)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Bison)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
82/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
No
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
No
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Yes
Description
https://gallaudet.edu/technology-services/connected-gallaudet-update/
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
