- Acceptance rate: 58% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 380–502 reading and writing, 400–520 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 14–17 composite
- Average net price: $15,025 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Gallaudet University reported: an acceptance rate of 58% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 14–17.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Gallaudet University reviews each application.
Gallaudet University GPA requirements
Gallaudet University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Gallaudet University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Gallaudet University acceptance rate
Gallaudet University admitted 234 of 403 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 58%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Gallaudet University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Washington, District of Columbia, with 875 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Gallaudet University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 380 | 430 | 502 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 460 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 14 | 17 |
| ACT English | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 15 | 17 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 868 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Gallaudet University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Gallaudet University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,025 a year at Gallaudet University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Gallaudet University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Gallaudet University admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Gallaudet University?
Gallaudet University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is Gallaudet University's acceptance rate?
Gallaudet University's acceptance rate was 58% for fall 2024: it admitted 234 of 403 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Gallaudet University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Gallaudet University admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Gallaudet University?
A lot: Gallaudet University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers college preparatory program and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Gallaudet University test optional?
Check Gallaudet University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Gallaudet University required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 70% sent SAT scores and 31% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Gallaudet University students have?
The middle 50% of Gallaudet University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 380–502 in reading and writing and 400–520 in math; ACT composite 14–17, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What do students pay at Gallaudet University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,025 a year at Gallaudet University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Gallaudet University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Gallaudet University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Gallaudet University if a parent went there?
No. Gallaudet University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Gallaudet UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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