Gallaudet University

www.gallaudet.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,512

2021 Average Net Price

$25,465

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.91%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

61.7%

402 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,433

80.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.9%

103 Graduates

About

Gallaudet University is a higher education institution located in District of Columbia, DC. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Gallaudet University were American Sign Language (ASL) (32 degrees awarded), Social Work (16 degrees), and Audiology (14 degrees).

In 2021, 378 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gallaudet University. 68.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (213 degrees), 5.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gallaudet University is $16,512, which is $−6,672 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Gallaudet University is $16,512, which is $−6,672 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,465.

In 2021, 86% of undergraduate students attending Gallaudet University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,512

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Gallaudet University was $16,512. The cost of tuition at Gallaudet University is $−6,672 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$25,465

2021 Value

38.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Gallaudet University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,465. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Gallaudet University grew by 38.3%.

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

$14,928

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gallaudet University was of $14,928 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Gallaudet University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.88% with respect to 2020, when 82% 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.

1.91%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Gallaudet University was 1.91%, which represents 6 out of the 314 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 402 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.43% annual growth. Out of those 402 applicants, 248 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,433 students enrolled at Gallaudet University in 2021. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Gallaudet University has an overall enrollment yield of 61.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

248

Accepted Out of 402

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Gallaudet University was 61.7% (248 admissions from 402 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 62.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.43%, while admissions declined by −3.88%..

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

12%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Gallaudet University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Gallaudet University had a total enrollment of 1,433 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Gallaudet University is 1,150 students and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 80.3% of students enrolled at Gallaudet University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gallaudet University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.3% White, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Black or African American, 5.37% Asian, 2.86% Two or More Races, 0.768% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.698% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Gallaudet University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.8%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (9.21%) and Black or African American Female (7.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gallaudet University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,433 students. The full-time enrollment at Gallaudet University is 1,150 and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 80.3% of students enrolled at Gallaudet University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

80%

2021 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
678 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
259 enrolled students
Black or African American
205 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gallaudet University is 47.3% White, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Black or African American, 5.37% Asian, 2.86% Two or More Races, 0.768% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.698% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 76 students (5.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 142 more women than men received degrees from Gallaudet University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gallaudet University is white (213 degrees awarded). There were 5.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Gallaudet University is American Sign Language (ASL) (32 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (16 degrees) and Audiology (14 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Language & Linguistics (79 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (258,092 people), Social workers, all other (245,477 people), Other managers (180,752 people), Postsecondary teachers (160,475 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (154,075 people).

The most specialized majors at Gallaudet University in 2021 are Language & Linguistics (79 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (26 degrees), English (11 degrees), and Psychology (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Gallaudet University are Language & Linguistics (79 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (26 degrees), English (11 degrees), and Psychology (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (683,378 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (368,439 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (270,348 people), Individual & family services (233,857 people), and Outpatient care centers (201,219 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 (2021)

General Psychology
19 degrees awarded
Deaf Studies
16 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Gallaudet University was General Psychology with 19 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

118

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

260

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Gallaudet University, which is 0.454 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (260).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Gallaudet University in American Sign Language (ASL), which is 0.913 times less than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Gallaudet University in General Psychology, which is 12 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% of students graduating from Gallaudet University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Gallaudet University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 6.8% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
213 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gallaudet University is white (213 degrees awarded). There were 5.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

8.99% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
150 degrees awarded
White Male
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gallaudet University is white female (150 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (63 degrees).

Operations

Gallaudet University has an endowment valued at nearly $233M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 44.8M (19.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Gallaudet University had a total salary expenditure of 169M. Gallaudet University employs 58 Professors, 47 Assistant professors and 37 Associate professors. Most academics at Gallaudet University are Female Professor (34), Female Assistant professor (26), and Male Professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gallaudet University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 140 employees, Service, with 95 employees, and Management with 90 employees.

Endowment

$233M

2021 Endowment

19.7%

growth from 2020

Gallaudet University has an endowment valued at about $233M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Gallaudet University grew 19.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $182M 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

$66.8M

2021 Salaries

8.13%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Gallaudet University paid a median of $66.8M in salaries, which represents 39.4% of their overall expenditure ($169M) and a 8.13% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17M

Instructional Salaries

180

Number of Employees

In 2021, Gallaudet University paid a total of $17M to 180 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

140 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gallaudet University were Professor with 58 employees, Assistant professor with 47 employees, and Associate professor with 37 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gallaudet University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 140 employees, Service with 95 employees, and Management with 90 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Gallaudet University was Female Professor with 34 employees, Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Male Professor with 24 employees.

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