| Type | 4 year, Private |
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| Business Model | Non Profit |
| Campus locale | City: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Dormitory capacity | 941 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 6 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 62% |
| Students retention rate | 80% |
| On-time graduation rate | 58% |
Located in Washington, District of Columbia, Gallaudet University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
Gallaudet University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Gallaudet University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
Gallaudet University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 53% and 74%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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The institution provides on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Gallaudet University in 2022 for students from District of Columbia.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| District of Columbia's average | $6,152 |
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| National average | $30,235 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Gallaudet University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| District of Columbia's average | $13,004 |
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| National average | $30,238 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 74 of freshman students at Gallaudet University received on average $13,568 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gallaudet University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Gallaudet University students is 57.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.6%.
57.9%
- asian 100.0% 3 students
- African American 28.6% 8 students
- white 63.7% 58 students
- unknown 60.0% 9 students
- hispanic 45.4% 5 students
- International Students 58.3% 7 students
- Mixed Race 80.0% 12 students
Sport Conferences
- Football Eastern Collegiate Football Conference
- Baseball North Eastern Athletic Conference
- Basketball North Eastern Athletic Conference
- Track and Cross Country North Eastern Athletic Conference
Athletic Associations
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification
Veteran Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
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