Gallaudet University

800 Florida Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
http://www.gallaudet.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1864
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,274
Endowment164,733,441
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee50
SelectivityLeast selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition10,562
Room/Board8,760
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs1,543
# of Books244,494
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year69%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size99 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housingN/A
College housing typescoed dorms (94%), apartments for married students (2%), special housing for disabled students (4%)
Popular EventsHomecoming; Rock Festival; RIT/Gallaudet Weekend; Turn-a-Page; Oktoberfest; Signing Gospel; Holiday Bazaar, ASL Festival
Nearest AirportReagan National Airport (6), Baltimore Washington International (25)
Nearest TrainWashington, DC (1)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitiesdance, drama/theater, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook
Number of Organizations31
# of fraternities4
# of sororities4
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Buff and Blue - biweekly
Honor SocietiesPsi Chi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Pacific Association; Black Deaf Student Union; German Club; International Student Club; Latino Student Union
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Bison TV Production; Class organizations; College National Association of the Deaf; G-Snow; Graduate Student Association; Literary Society; ORB Film Productions; Student Body Government; Thespian Society; Tower Clock (yearbook)