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Gallaudet is located in Washington, District of Columbia (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Gallaudet is the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Gallaudet is known for its programs in mathematics, art studies, family and social work, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 320. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 355 and 520. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Gallaudet maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Gallaudet is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 1,655 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at Gallaudet. The school has a residential or campus feel. Gallaudet offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Capital Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002-3695
General Phone: (202) 651-5000
Admissions Phone: (202) 651-5750
Financial Aid Phone: (202) 651-5290
http://www.gallaudet.edu
Gallaudet awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 74 | minority and gender studies, sign language translation, linguistics, American Sign Language, history, English, Spanish language, sociology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 69 | education of hearing impaired, special ed administration, school counseling, physical education teaching, education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, educational administration, special education, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 38 | school psychology, psychology, clinical psychology, mental and social health services, art therapy, child psychology, mental health counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 34 | social work, family and consumer science, family studies |
| Business And Management | 22 | business management, accounting, finance |
| Media | 18 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 17 | speech pathology, audiology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | parks and recreation studies, parks and recreation management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Science | 1 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy, religion |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film and photography |
Number of programs and degrees for Gallaudet in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 172 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 114 | 24 |
| Doctor's degree | 19 | 6 |
In 2005, Gallaudet had a total enrollment of 1,655 students (1,542 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| New York | 9% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Gallaudet offers campus housing for 1,220 of its 1,542 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 478 | 361 | 76% | 279 | 77% |
| Men | 230 | 163 | 71% | 128 | 79% |
| Women | 248 | 198 | 80% | 151 | 76% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 320 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 355 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 11 | 17 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (202) 651-5750
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,610 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,610 |
| Room and board | $ 8,500 |
| Room charge | $ 4,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 852 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,234 |
Financial Aid:
Gallaudet participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 144300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (202) 651-5290
Gallaudet has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $133,790 | 12 | $135,751 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $97,728 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $77,461 | 5 | $78,129 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $123,588 | 26 | $109,714 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $98,901 | 42 | $101,228 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $78,451 | 38 | $72,821 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $54,436 | 26 | $58,127 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $41,533 | 8 | $46,633 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $81,322 | 114 | $78,098 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Multicultural Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
American Sign Language (ASL)
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
Linguistics
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gallaudet Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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