Inside Academics at Gallaudet University

Academics at a Glance

Academics are the heart of the college experience. This overview pulls together the essentials of academic life at Gallaudet University: its faculty, its majors and fields of study, and its online learning options.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Gallaudet University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, Gallaudet University offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. With 100% of instructors full time, Gallaudet University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Students at Gallaudet University can choose from 31 majors with reported graduates spanning 20 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Gallaudet University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Gallaudet University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at Gallaudet University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Gallaudet University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 518 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Gallaudet University retains and graduates its students — 71% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Gallaudet University.

Continue Your Research on Gallaudet University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Gallaudet University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Gallaudet University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at Gallaudet University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Gallaudet University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Gallaudet University — regional and program accreditation status