Gallaudet University, founded in 1864, is a private, liberal arts university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. It is a private multipurpose educational institution and resource center with a full range of academic research and public services. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Communication, Education and Human Services, and Management. The university extends its activities to a worldwide audience through a network of regional centers, international agreements and public service and advocacy efforts. The best-known names in the field, top researchers and the world''s most complete collection of materials relating to hearing loss, deaf culture and deaf people are all at Gallaudet. Its 93-acre campus is located in northeast Washington, DC.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
919
Undergraduates
441
Men - 47.9%
479
Women - 52.1%
432
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
61% of 425 applicants were admitted
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.2
SAT Math
380-470 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
370-463 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
14-18 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$39,524
Tuition and Fees
$18,254
Room and Board
$15,170
Average Percent of Need Met
86%
Average Freshman Award
$32,771
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$24,067
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
163
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
39%
10-19
61%
20-29
0%
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Washington Population
712,816
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
84% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Bison
Sororities
6% of women participate
Fraternities
11% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.7%
Asian
5.2%
Black/African-American
18.3%
Hispanic/Latino
24%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.7%
White
44%
Unknown
5.1%
International Students
4.2%
First-Year Students Returning
77.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
17.4%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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