Gallaudet University (Galludet University)

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Gallaudet University can be found in Washington, DC, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Around 1,600 students are enrolled at Galludet University.

A SAT or ACT exam may be required before applying to this institution. Scores in the range of 785 (25th percentile) to 1045 (75th percentile) on the SAT and between 14 (25th percentile) to 19 (75th percentile) for the ACT exam is typical among applicants that get into Galludet University. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the Galludet University average GPA ranges from 2.51 to 2.90 for accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of 61 percent with 63 percent of applicants choosing to enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at gallaudet.edu.

Overall Galludet University Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

61.2%

The overall acceptance rate for Gallaudet University was reported as 61.2% in Fall 2020 with over 477 applications submitted to Galludet University. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • Galludet University ACT Scores: 14 - 19
  • Galludet University Average GPA: 2.51 - 2.90

How Hard Is It to Get into Gallaudet University?

Applicant Selectivity: Low

Students applying to Gallaudet University have a higher chance of getting accepted due to the low selectivity of the school as determined by the average standardized test scores ACT/SAT and average high school GPA of applicants from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Gallaudet University has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 66.1%
  • 2017-2018: 59.0%
  • 2018-2019: 57.1%
  • 2019-2020: 61.2%
  • Projected Galludet University Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 56.0%

How Does Galludet University Compare?

61.2%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Gallaudet University is eight percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Trinity Washington University96.7%
Washington Adventist University58.8%
Marymount University81.0%
Capitol College83.4%
St John's College59.9%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants47743.8%56.2%
Admitted29243.2%56.8%
Enrolled18345.4%54.6%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Galludet University (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading400 - 535
Math385 - 510
Total Score785 - 1045
ACT®Score Range
English12 - 18
Math15 - 18
Composite Score14 - 19
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