Fast Facts

In Step with Tradition and Changes

Gallaudet University is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institutuion of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

  • Gallaudet was founded by an act of Congress in 1864 during the Civil War.
  • The University is accredited by Middle States Association of College & Schools.
  • Approximately 1800 students are enrolled.
  • The average class is 13 students.
  • The student to faculty ratio is 9:1.
  • Over 40 undergraduate majors, specializations, and minors are offered.
  • Over 80% of our courses have an online component.
  • 85% of recent graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs.
  • Our undergraduate student body includes 28% minority students, 23% transfers, and 11% international students who are from 27 countries.

Minors*

* Many of the majors are also offered as minors.

Don't see your major listed? Design your own major under our self-directed major program.