How to Apply to Gallaudet University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Gallaudet.
Admissionwww.gallaudet.edu/undergraduate-admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.gallaudet.edu/undergraduate-admissions/im-ready-to-apply
Financial Aidwww.gallaudet.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.gallaudet.edu/merit-based-scholarship-awards/net-price-calculator
Disability Servicewww.gallaudet.edu/office-for-students-with-disabilities

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Gallaudet and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Gallaudet University is 855 and the average ACT score is 16. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Gallaudet SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Gallaudet University85516
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia1,25280

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Gallaudet University, 38 students submitted SAT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 855 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing370400572
Mathematics382455517
Total752855 1,089
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Gallaudet University, 113 students submitted ACT scores (71% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 16 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite141620
English111316
Mathematics141618

Gallaudet Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Gallaudet University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Gallaudet University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankNot Considered
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired