Gallaudet University
Admissions
Interested in attending Gallaudet University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Gallaudet University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Gallaudet University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Gallaudet accepted 61% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 394 people applied and 259 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Gallaudet University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 58% ended up enrolling at Gallaudet University, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Gallaudet University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Gallaudet considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Gallaudet University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Gallaudet University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.08.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Gallaudet is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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