Gallaudet University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,292

10.8% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,025

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.3%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

60.9%

425 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,364

79.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.6%

115 Graduates

About

Gallaudet University is a higher education institution located in District of Columbia, DC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Gallaudet University were Deaf Studies (30 degrees awarded), General Psychology (21 degrees), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (16 degrees).

In 2023, 409 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gallaudet University. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (205 degrees), 2.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gallaudet University is $18,292, which is $−6,283 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gallaudet University was 0.3%, corresponding to 1 out of the 333 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Gallaudet University is $18,292, which is $6,283 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,025.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Gallaudet University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,292

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Gallaudet University was $18,292. The cost of tuition at Gallaudet University is $−6,283 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Gallaudet University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,025

2023 Value

8.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Gallaudet University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,025. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Gallaudet University grew by 8.98%.

This chart compares the average net price of Gallaudet University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,800

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gallaudet University was of $14,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Gallaudet University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Gallaudet University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gallaudet University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.3%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gallaudet University was 0.3%, which represents 1 out of the 333 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Gallaudet University received 425 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.8% annual growth. Out of those 425 applicants, 259 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,364 students enrolled at Gallaudet University in 2023. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Gallaudet University has an overall enrollment yield of 57.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

259

Accepted Out of 425

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Gallaudet University was 60.9% (259 admissions from 425 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 59.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 11.8%, while admissions grew by 15.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Gallaudet University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Gallaudet University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Gallaudet University had a total enrollment of 1,364 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Gallaudet University is 1,079 students and the part-time enrollment is 285. This means that 79.1% of students enrolled at Gallaudet University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gallaudet University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.2% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Black or African American, 5.13% Asian, 1.83% Two or More Races, 0.513% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.44% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Gallaudet University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.9%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.6%), followed by White Male (11.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gallaudet University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,364 students. The full-time enrollment at Gallaudet University is 1,079 and the part-time enrollment is 285. This means that 79.1% of students enrolled at Gallaudet University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gallaudet University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Gallaudet University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Gallaudet University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Gallaudet University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
630 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
267 enrolled students
Black or African American
207 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gallaudet University is 46.2% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Black or African American, 5.13% Asian, 1.83% Two or More Races, 0.513% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.44% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 87 students (6.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 117 more women than men received degrees from Gallaudet University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gallaudet University is white (205 degrees awarded). There were 2.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Gallaudet University is Deaf Studies (30 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (21 degrees) and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (16 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gallaudet University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (42 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (67 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gallaudet University are Social workers, all other (247,989 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (210,687 people), Other managers (189,996 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (182,700 people), and Postsecondary teachers (128,720 people).

The most specialized majors at Gallaudet University in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (42 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (67 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (34 degrees), History (10 degrees), and Psychology (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gallaudet University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Gallaudet University are Cultural & Gender Studies (42 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (67 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (34 degrees), History (10 degrees), and Psychology (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gallaudet University are Elementary & secondary schools (684,344 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (337,172 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (313,137 people), Outpatient care centers (237,698 people), and Individual & family services (232,275 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gallaudet University.

Most Common (2023)

Deaf Studies
30 degrees awarded
General Psychology
21 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Gallaudet University was Deaf Studies with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Gallaudet University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

146

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

263

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 146 degrees were awarded to men at Gallaudet University, which is 0.555 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (263).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Gallaudet University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Gallaudet University in American Sign Language (ASL), which is 1.2 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Gallaudet University in Deaf Studies, which is 5.17 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from Gallaudet University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Gallaudet University is Female and Asian (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9.57% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
205 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
69 degrees awarded
Black or African American
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gallaudet University is white (205 degrees awarded). There were 2.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

4.4% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
143 degrees awarded
White Male
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gallaudet University is white female (143 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (62 degrees).

Operations

Gallaudet University has an endowment valued at nearly $207M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 23.6M (11.4%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Gallaudet University had a total salary expenditure of 198M. Gallaudet University employs 56 Professors, 37 Assistant professors and 35 Associate professors. Most academics at Gallaudet University are Female Professor (36), Female Associate professor (22), and Male Professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gallaudet University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 130 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 103 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 84 employees.

Endowment

$207M

2023 Endowment

8.24%

growth from 2022

Gallaudet University has an endowment valued at about $207M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Gallaudet University grew 8.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $158M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Gallaudet University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$80.9M

2023 Salaries

8.52%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Gallaudet University paid a median of $80.9M in salaries, which represents 40.9% of their overall expenditure ($198M) and a 8.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.13% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.2M

Instructional Salaries

164

Number of Employees

In 2023, Gallaudet University paid a total of $16.2M to 164 employees working as instructors, which represents 20% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

130 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gallaudet University were Professor with 56 employees, Assistant professor with 37 employees, and Associate professor with 35 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gallaudet University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 130 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 103 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 84 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Gallaudet University was Female Professor with 36 employees, Female Associate professor with 22 employees, and Male Professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Gallaudet University.

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