Gallaudet University
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About Gallaudet University
According to Wikipedia, Gallaudet University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C. for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing. It was founded in 1864 as a grammar school for both deaf and blind children. It was the first school for the advanced education of the deaf and hard of hearing in the world and remains the only higher education institution in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students. Hearing students are admitted to the graduate school and a small number are also admitted as undergraduates each year. The university was named after Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, a notable figure in the advancement of deaf education.
Gallaudet University's Online Degrees
Gallaudet University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | 62% | 58% | 915 | 16 |
How Much Does Gallaudet University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $17,712 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $14,948 |
| 30K - 48K | $16,349 |
| 48K - 75K | $16,439 |
| 75K - 110K | $21,823 |
| 110K+ | $30,626 |
How Much Do Gallaudet University Graduates Make?
If you graduate from Gallaudet University, then you can expect to earn an average of $34,300 per year. You also have a 79% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Gallaudet University's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,297 | 904 | 393 |
Where is Gallaudet University?
Gallaudet University is located at 800 Florida Ave, NE, Washington DC 20002-3695
How Safe is Gallaudet University?
Washington has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
What Is Gallaudet University Known For?
Gallaudet University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Communications
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- History
- Political Science
- Literature
- Medical
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Economics
- Chemistry
Gallaudet University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Gallaudet University's Most Influential Alumni?
Gallaudet University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Education, Social Work, and Communications. Here are some of Gallaudet University's most famous alumni:
- Clayton Valli
- An American linguist .
- Arika Okrent
- An American linguist.
- Robert R. Davila
- An American academic administrator.
- Frank Bowe
- An American activist.
- Ben Bahan
- A Writer.
- I. King Jordan
- A First deaf president of Gallaudet University.
- Andrew Foster
- An American educator.
- Alice Lougee Hagemeyer
- A Deaf American librarian.
- Regina Olson Hughes
- An American scientific illustrator and translator .
- George Veditz
- An American deaf educator.
- Carolyn McCaskill
- An American academic.
- John Lee Clark
- An American poet.
