Gallaudet University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. no major red flags in the data. 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Gallaudet University is a private nonprofit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia with approximately 812 undergraduate students enrolled. Gallaudet University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,845 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $34,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Gallaudet University is a private federally chartered university in Washington, D.C., for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing. It was founded in 1864 as a grammar school for both deaf and blind children. It was the first school for the advanced education of the deaf and hard of hearing in the world and remains the only higher education institution in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students. Hearing students are admitted to the graduate school and a small number are also admitted as undergraduates each year. The university was named after Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, a notable figure in the advancement of deaf education.
The only university in the world designed entirely around deaf and hard of hearing students, this institution offers a genuinely unique academic and cultural environment in Washington, D.C. — and at an average net price of just $14,085/year, it's more affordable than most private schools. The numbers tell a mixed story, though: a 47% graduation rate and median earnings of $34,300 a decade out suggest that students should go in with clear career goals and a plan to stay on track.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (812 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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