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About Gallaudet University

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Gallaudet University is a specially designed Federal Chartered University for providing quality education to deaf and hard of hearing students. The University was founded back in 1864 and it has been more than 150 years since the institution has been catering to their educational needs worldwide. With an acceptance rate of 57 percent, the university provides bilingual education to deaf students who want to excel in their careers. The University offers interpretation bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. degree programs to the differently-abled students.

Gallaudet University Rankings

Gallaudet University has been conferred the following rankings in the year:

  • 2nd rank, by the best Translation and Interpretation College
  • 9th rank, by the Masters in Social Work Programs
  • 179th in National Universities by U.S. News and World Report Ranking
  • 6th in Best Colleges in District of Columbia by Niche Best Colleges Ranking

Highlights

Type Private
Campus Setting Urban
Endowment 164.5 million USD
Cost of Attendance 37,188 USD
Campus Housing Capacity 82%
Admission Helpdesk (202) 651-5000
Student Retention Rate 80%

Gallaudet University Campus

Gallaudet University Campus
  • Gallaudet University boasts of a 99-acre campus area and is a residential campus.
  • The university also features a strength of 1,077 Undergraduate students.
  • The campus comprises of various athletics, art, student organizations and hosts various events and much more.
  • The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Centre, Gallaudet University Library and Archives and Deaf Collection of the Gallaudet University are the largest in the world.
  • Gallaudet University is also the largest publisher of books of the Deaf Community.

  • The Gallaudet’s university academics does not revolve only around studies but students can also contribute towards newspaper, politics, enjoy at the movie nights, and multicultural celebrations.

  • The eye-catching feature of the university is the bilingual advantage that includes American Sign Language as well as English.

Gallaudet University Residence

  • The University offers on-campus housing to the students on “First Come, first serve” basis. Twin sharing option is available to the students.
  • The rooms are fully furnished with a dresser, desk and chair, wardrobe, bed, carpets, and Venetian blinds.
  • Each floor has community bathrooms. And Television, Phone lounges, and lobby are available as common spaces for the students.
  • Students can opt to live in one of the following residential halls at Gallaudet University:
    • Benson Hall
    • Carlin Hall
    • Clerc Hall
    • Peet Hall
    • Ballard West
    • Living and learning Residential Hall 6
    • Ballard House
    • Bay House
  • Alternatively, students may also look for off-campus housing options in the US at a pocket-friendly budget.

  • For the year due to COVID-19 students need to submit the special COVID-19 housing application form, keeping in mind the health and safety of the students.

Gallaudet University Programs

  • The University offers undergraduate, undergraduate research, graduate, Ph.D. and certificate degree programs to the students.
  • More than a variety of 40+ majors and minors choices are offered to the students.
  • However, students with majors in Science, Technology, Business, Education, Interpretation, humanities, or arts can choose the desirable combination of majors.
  • Offers a five-year bachelor's degree and master's degree program, Elementary education with certification in English, Maths, Science, and Social Studies.
  • More than 50% of the faculty are either deaf or hard of hearing and can directly communicate in English or the American Sign Language.
  • The university also has an English Language Institute for students whose first language isn’t English.

Gallaudet University Application Process for International Students

Students seeking admission at Gallaudet University need to keep in mind the following important points:

For Undergraduate Students-

  • APPLICATION FEE: $55
  • Application deadline for the fall semester: June 1; Spring semester: November 1
  • The prerequisites for admission are:
    • Complete higher secondary education or holds an International Baccalaureate diploma
    • A personal essay on the outlined topics in the application.
    • A letter of recommendation from an academic teacher of any of the core subjects namely Mathematics, English, or Social Studies.
    • Unofficial high school or college transcripts if attended any.
    • Official English proficiency test results scores of IELTS or TOEFL.
    • Finances form certificates
    • Bank Statement or Sponsor’s letter showing enough funds to cover the current year tuition fee.
    • F-1 Transfer Request form in case transferring from any US colleges to Gallaudet University.

For Graduate Students- 

  • APPLICATION FEE: $160

  • The requirements are:

    • Holds a bachelor's degree from a recognized university

    • Academic transcripts

    • Financial Certificate

    • Appeared for the TOEFL/IELTS

    • Should submit an F1 request form

Requirements for VISA:

  • Letter of admission to the Gallaudet University

  • Financial certificate

  • Bank statements

  • Recent passport-sized photograph

  • Passport

Note: However, it must be duly noted that official transcripts will be required in case of acceptance at Gallaudet University to complete the admission process.

Gallaudet University Cost of Attendance

  • The Gallaudet University tuition fees are not as expensive as other universities. International students get full support from the university in the form of scholarships, loans, or grants.
  • International students from developing countries will receive a 50% payment credit on their student bill. The tuition fees and other expenses are mentioned below:

Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Gallaudet University need to incur the following expenses for one academic year approximately:

Types of Expense Cost for UG Students Cost for Graduate Students
Tuition Fee 24,768 USD 27,270 USD
Room 3,000 – 4,000 USD 3,000 – 4,000 USD
Board 3,040 USD 3,040 USD
Unit Fee 138 USD 138 USD
Health Service Fee 250 USD 250 USD
Health Insurance Fee

3145 USD

3145 USD
Books and Supplies 1,500 USD 2,000 USD
Total 26,821 USD 28,869 USD

Gallaudet University Scholarships and Financial Aid

  • Gallaudet University offers various merit-based and endowed scholarships to the differently-abled students (deaf or hard in hearing) with outstanding academic records at the institute.
  • These scholarships can be awarded up to four years of study at Gallaudet University and can vary in amount.
  • No separate forms need to be filled out for scholarships as all the freshly admitted students are automatically eligible for merit-based scholarship at Gallaudet University.
  • However, as for Endowed Scholarships, students need to turn their I-151; I-551 or I-551C certificate to be considered for the same.
  • As the merit-based scholarships are highly competitive, it is wise to take note of other scholarships available in the USA that are offered on different criteria.

  • Application date: May 1(fall term)

                                                       November 1(spring term)

                                                       April 1(summer term)

Gallaudet University Alumni Network

  • Gallaudet University enjoys benefits such as a discount on Memorabilia Books, access to Campus facilities, Right to run for Board of directors and vote for the same and University Biannual Magazine, etc.
  • Some of the notable alumni of Gallaudet University are:
  • Ed Waterstreet - Founder and artistic director of Deaf West Theatre.
  • Tyrone Giordano - An American film, television, and stage actor.
  • Louise Stern - an American writer and artist, and works around ideas of language, communication, and isolation.
  • Deanne Bray - an American actress.

Placements 

  • More than eighty percent of graduates of the university are offered internship opportunities, in Washington D.C., and around the nations.
  • Internships are offered in NASA, National Zoo, Octagon Sports Management, Defence Intelligence Agency, Discovery Channel, and many more.
  • For placement in English courses, students need to appear for the ACT/SAT scores. 
  • The Mathematics Placement Test is for Placement in Mathematics.
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Duration4 years
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LanguageEnglish
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

Gallaudet University, the only institute of its kind, is a Liberal Arts University specifically for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People. The university offers admissions to graduate and post-graduate programs for all candidates seeking to study in USA but the undergraduate programs are only reserved for applicants with special needs. Students get the option of choosing from more than 40 major and minor bachelor's degrees in 10 departments and over 25 postgraduate programs. 

Popular programs at the institute include Art and Digital Media, American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, Business, Educational Neuroscience, among others. Gallaudet University admissions are really selective, with an acceptance rate of only 57.1%. Those who aspire to be admitted here must have an average SAT score between 790-1080 and an ACT score between 15-20. 

  • International Students belonging to Developing Countries get certain relaxation in Fees.
  • Hearing applicants need to give American Sign Language Test.
  • No minimum TOEFL/IELTS score is required.
  • Students can apply for 2 graduate programs at once.
  • International applicants need to give either SAT or ACT. The university accepts both the scores but prefers ACT.
  • Application deadlines of some courses are fixed and some are on a rolling basis.
  • No scholarship is provided during the first year. Students may get a scholarship after that.

Highlights

Application Portal Online Application Form
Application Fee Undergraduate: 50 USD
Graduate: 75 USD
ISSP: 100 USD
Academic Calendar Fall, spring
Intake Season Fall, Spring
Financial Aid Scholarship is provided after first year
Acceptance Rate 57%
ACT Composite 15-20
ACT English 12-18
ACT Math 15-20
SAT Math 402-530
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 390-548

Gallaudet University Admission Deadlines

Applicants must submit applications well in advance as early applications are preferred and encouraged. Deadlines may vary according to the graduate program. Applicants must check specific program deadlines.

Undergraduate program deadline

Spring admission deadline November 15
Fall admission (priority deadline) February 15

Graduate program deadline

Admission deadline December 31

Gallaudet University International Admissions

International students who want to seek admissions at Gallaudet University can follow the below-mentioned application process:

Application Portal: Students can apply via the Online Application Form.

Application Fee: 50 USD for undergraduate students and 75 USD for graduate students.

Basic Admission Requirements:

  • English Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL/IELTS).
  • Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT).
  • Financial certification to prove that you have enough funds to cover all the costs for at least one year. These costs include tuition fees and other living expenses.
  • Academic record or transcripts. If the transcripts are not in English then it should be translated in English and evaluated by one of the agencies: AACRAO International Education Services ( fee: 190 USD), World Education Services (fee: 160 USD).
  • An essay on the topic provided in the online application
  • Audiogram test is required by the University (deaf or hard to hear students).
  • Copy of passport as ID proof

For any queries contact, email: [email protected].

English Proficiency Test Scores

International applicants need to have TOEFL or IELTS scores.  There is no minimum required score set by the university. Deaf applicants need to send a certified copy of the audiogram to University to get waived from the auditory section of TOEFL.

Student Visa Requirements

International students will require an appropriate visa, F-1 or J-1 visa to study in the US for the offline programs at the Gallaudet University.

Documents required:

  • Admission letter of Gallaudet University
  • Passport
  • I-20 Form
  • SEVIS Receipt
  • Certificate of finance form
  • Passport size picture (37mm×37mm)
  • Cash equivalent to 160 USD

All the documents along with the OF-156 form must be submitted to the consular officer at the nearest U.S Embassy. Then there will be an interview which the applicant needs to clear. If the applicant clears the interview, he/she will receive a single or multiple entry visa.

Gallaudet University Undergraduate Admissions

International applicants who want to apply at Gallaudet University can follow the below-mentioned application details:

Application Portal: Students can apply via the Online Application Form.

Application Fee: 50 USD

Documents Required:

  • Submit the completed application.
  • Standardized test scores(ACT/SAT). Although University accepts both scores, students are encouraged to take the ACT. For English and general studies classes, the ACT Writing is considered.
  • Copy of transcripts from high school.
  • One essay was originally written by the candidate
  • one video American Sign Language essay.
  • Photo ID proof.
  • An audiogram test ( for deaf or hard of hearing applicants).
  • A letter of recommendation.
  • Certificate of finances form and sponsor's affidavit. These forms must be submitted to RSIA before June 30 for fall admissions and before November 30 for spring admissions.

The applicant doesn't require to have a specific level of ASL knowledge before admission, rather they are encouraged to participate in the Summer Jumpstart program or to take ASL online classes.

ISSP (International Special Student Program) Admissions

International hearing applicants may apply as non-degree seeking students through the ISSP. The program is for up to one year. The program is at the undergraduate level.

Application portal: Students can apply via the online application form. 

Application deadline:

  • April 1 for the Fall semester.
  • October 1 for the Spring semester.

Application fee: 100 USD.

Mode of payment: credit card

Documents required:

  • Photo ID proof: passport identification page, I-20 or DS-2019 form, visa stamp in passport, I-94 Card
  • Secondary school or Diploma transcripts in the English language.
  • English proficiency language test scores: ACT for undergraduate, TOEFL/IELTS for graduate.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • There will be three questions in the application about the statement of goals, Candidate needs to answer them.
  • Financial certification

ISSP students are not eligible for any kind of scholarship. For more information about the International Special Student Program, and for any query, contact:

Lawrence Musa, Coordinator of Immigration Compliance and International Procedures, International Affairs

[email protected]
(202)651-5150 (Voice)
(202) 651-5746 (Fax)
(202) 268-6835 (Videophone) -- Mr. Torres; (202) 250-2366 (Videophone) -- Mr. Musa

Gallaudet University Graduate Admissions

Application Portal: Students can apply via the online application.

Application fee: 75 USD

Minimum Requirements:

  • Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree or the highest level training available in their country with a GPA of 3.0.
  • Transcripts from the previously attended institutions.
  • English Proficiency Test scores (TOEFL/IELTS).
  • Statement of goals, letters of recommendation.

Most programs require the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview.

Popular Courses at Gallaudet University

Following are some popular courses at Gallaudet University with there specific requirements

Course Letter of Recommendation Other requirements
M.A in Sign Language Education Three Video interview with the screening committee
M.A in Linguistics Three English sample (at least 10 pages), ASL sample
Ph.D. in clinical psychology Three GRE score, resume, writing sample, narrative summaries
M.A. in clinical mental health counseling Three with one addressing sign language skills Short essay answering four questions (1, 2 in English and 3,4 in ASL), Interview
M.A. in international development Three Basic understanding of economics, videotaped response in ASL of the two questions asked, interview

For various programs, applicants may need to clear an interview to get admission. Some programs may require writing samples or videotaped answers to the given questions. Priority is given to deaf or hard to hearing applicants.knowledge of American Sign Language is required. Most programs will require an ASL test score. Graduate applicants need to have a TOEFL or IELTS score in addition to ACT/SAT.

Students may apply for scholarships after completing one year of education at Gallaudet University. International applicants should apply four to six weeks before the beginning of the semester. For priority admissions candidates must submit their applications as soon as possible.

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Rankings over the years

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2023

Highlights
2023
  • Education: #55 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Education
  • 1 ranking record in 2023

2024

Highlights
2024
  • Best overall country rank: #58
  • Overall: #58 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 2 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall, Education
  • 1 ranking record in 2024

2025

Highlights
2025
  • Psychology: #10 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 3 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Psychology, Education
  • 1 ranking record in 2025

Contact Information

800 Florida Avenue, NE

+1-202-651-5000