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Gallaudet University

Private nonprofit Washington, DC · Urban · Mid-Atlantic · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
47%
Graduation Rate
$43,101
Earnings (10yr)
$15,845
Net Price
58%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Gallaudet University enrolls 812 students, making it a focused environment for learning and growth. The acceptance rate stands at 58%, offering a balanced opportunity for prospective students to join a tight-knit community. This university is dedicated to serving the deaf and hard of hearing population, which shapes its unique academic and social experience.

Graduates from Gallaudet earn an average of $43,101 ten years after enrolling. While the graduation rate is 47%, the university emphasizes support systems tailored to its student body. Many graduates find meaningful employment in fields such as business, psychology, visual and performing arts, communications, and computer science, reflecting the diverse interests of its students.

The net price of attending Gallaudet is $15,845, with median student debt at $18,000. Approximately 58% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial need among the student population. Students who thrive here often share a passion for community and culture, seeking an inclusive environment that values their unique experiences.

Rankings

How Gallaudet Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation47%Earnings 10yr$43KNet Price$16KRetention71%Median Debt$18KPell Grant Rate58%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$14K$0-30K$15K$30-48K$14K$48-75K$18K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1318.5%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%432.8%MOBILITY57.06%

Cost & Financial Aid

$19,654
In-State Tuition
$19,654
Out-of-State
$15,845
Avg Net Price
$18,000
Median Debt
58%
Pell Grant Rate
38%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$14,129
Family Income $0–$30K
$15,238
Family Income $30K–$48K
$14,236
Family Income $48K–$75K
$18,318
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$36,578
6 Years After Entry
$39,294
8 Years
$43,101
10 Years
0.42x
Debt-to-Earnings
48%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$36,578 6yr $39,294 8yr $43,101 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

57.06%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
432.8%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1318.5%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$71,200
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.51
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.04
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
14.4%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 58%
Retention Rate 71%
SAT Average 868
ACT Midpoint 17
SAT Range 780–1022
ACT Range 14–17
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,939
Diversity Index 0.73
First-Gen Students 34%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 9%
Psychology 9%
Visual & Performing Arts 6%
Communications 6%
Computer Science & IT 5%
English & Literature 4%
Social Sciences 4%
Humanities 4%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Mid-Atlantic
Accreditor Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Predominant Degree Bachelor's

Student Body

Female
52%
White
41%
Hispanic
26%
Black
18%
Asian
5%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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