PrivateUrbanGallaudet University
Washington, District of Columbia 20002-3695
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus — excellent value
Gallaudet University is a private institution in Washington with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 857, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 879 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,101 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,085.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The school was established in 1857 with considerable efforts being made by several concerned citizens, including Edward Miner Gallaudet, of Washington, D.
- •Edward Miner Gallaudet was the first superintendent of the new school.
- •On November 1, 1858, the First Annual Report was submitted to the Secretary of the Interior.
- •Edward Miner Gallaudet During the school's second full year of operation (1858–1859), 14 deaf students and 7 blind students were in attendance.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 857
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,750
Programs (62)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from DC state average + large city premium