Campus & Student Life at Gallaudet University

Home to about 1,019 undergraduates in 2020, Gallaudet is a small, private university located in Washington, District of Columbia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Gallaudet offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Gallaudet can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Gallaudet Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Gallaudet Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 15.0% of the student population at Gallaudet. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Gallaudet Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Gallaudet University

Gallaudet offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Gallaudet University

Gallaudet has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,019 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 905 (88.8%). Part-time attendance was 114 (11.2%).

Gallaudet University is Ranked #36 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Gallaudet receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Gallaudet #36 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Gallaudet by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Gallaudet Diversity Guide.

Gallaudet University Competes in the NCAA

Gallaudet has a total of 283 student athletes, 166 men and 117 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Gallaudet University Athletics