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Gallaudet University is a quasi-governmental, federally chartered university which offers educational programs for the deaf and hard-of-hearing students. It is located in Washington, D.C. The institution was established in 1864 as the National College for the Deaf and Dumb. The name of the university has been changed a number of times over the years. Gallaudet University offers several graduate and undergraduate programs in diverse areas of study including business administration, cultural studies, mental health counseling, and deaf education.
Gallaudet University is a member of the Capital Athletic Conference and the NCAA Division III. The sports teams of the university are known as the Bisons, and they participate in basketball, football, baseball, tennis, and softball. In addition, the students are also involved in various clubs and organizations including the Campus Crusade for Christ, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, International Student Club, and Student Body Government.
Gallaudet is located in Washington, DC (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, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not offer open admission.
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 1,423 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Gallaudet has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Gallaudet values student athletics, and belongs to the Capital Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world."
More complete details are provided below.
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002-3695
General Phone: (202) 651-5000
http://www.gallaudet.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 84 | physical education teaching, early childhood education, secondary teaching, education of hearing impaired, school counseling, education, special ed administration, early childhood special ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 60 | minority and gender studies, sociology, sign language translation, history courses, language translation, political science, English, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | psychology, clinical psychology, mental health counseling, school psychology, art therapy, mental and social health services, child psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 33 | social work, family and consumer science, family studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 28 | audiology, speech pathology |
| Media | 21 | communication studies, digital communications, audiovisual tech |
| Business and Management | 16 | business management, accounting, finance, managerial economics |
| Design | 11 | graphic design, design and visual communication |
| Science | 11 | chemistry, biology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | parks and recreation studies, parks and recreation management |
| Art Studies | 2 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | film and photography |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Gallaudet in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 198 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 115 | 27 |
| Doctor's degree | 15 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Gallaudet had a total enrollment of 1,423 students (1,336 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
Gallaudet offers campus housing for 1,113 of its 1,336 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other District of Columbia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 399 | 256 | 64% | 181 | 71% |
| Men | 188 | 118 | 63% | 83 | 70% |
| Women | 211 | 136 | 64% | 98 | 72% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
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 ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,924 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,924 |
| Room and board | $ 9,340 |
| Room charge | $ 5,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 895 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,312 |
Financial Aid:
Gallaudet participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 144300)
Gallaudet has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $155,538 | 18 | $141,208 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $117,948 | 9 | $113,269 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $86,765 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $136,055 | 32 | $124,194 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $113,354 | 42 | $119,831 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $87,853 | 24 | $83,283 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $61,471 | 18 | $66,482 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $55,337 | 14 | $56,949 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $84,870 | 98 | $92,098 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
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, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
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
Secondary Education and Teaching
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
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
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
History, Other
Language Interpretation and Translation
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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