More selective than 50% of District of Columbia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 75% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Gallaudet University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Gallaudet University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Gallaudet University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 380 | 502 |
| SAT math | 400 | 520 |
| ACT composite | 14 | 17 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 780 | 1022 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Gallaudet University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 58% | 380–502 | 400–520 | 14–17 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 61% | 370–463 | 380–470 | 14–18 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Gallaudet University compared with other District of Columbia colleges?
Gallaudet University has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 7 District of Columbia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University | 13% | 95% | $40,815 |
| 2 | Howard University | 41% | 70% | $50,539 |
| 3 | George Washington University | 47% | 84% | $36,586 |
| 4 | Gallaudet University | 58% | 47% | $15,845 |
| 5 | American University | 62% | 75% | $41,943 |
| 6 | The Catholic University of America | 83% | 79% | $29,561 |
| 7 | Trinity Washington University | 100% | 49% | $9,302 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All District of Columbia colleges →
Who enrolls at Gallaudet University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Gallaudet University admissions questions
What is the Gallaudet University acceptance rate?
Gallaudet University accepts 58% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 259 of 425 applicants were admitted.
Does Gallaudet University require the SAT or ACT?
Gallaudet University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 75% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Gallaudet University?
The middle 50% of Gallaudet University enrolled first-year students scored 780–1022 on the SAT and 14–17 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Gallaudet University?
58% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (149 of 259).
Is Gallaudet University getting harder to get into?
Gallaudet University accepted 58% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 61% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Gallaudet University overview