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Gallaudet University is among the nation’s “Best Value Schools” according to U.S. News and World Report.

Gallaudet graduates leave college with 67% less debt than the national average. Why? Because our tuition is 58% lower than our peers and organizations love hiring Bison grads!

Tuition and Fees

We believe everyone should be able to afford their education. Learn about the costs of attendance and living at Gallaudet.
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FAFSA

Filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in receiving financial aid.

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Scholarships & More

Discover Gallaudet scholarships or use our resources to find outside opportunities.

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Student Employment

Find work on-campus, off-campus, or through Federal Work-Study to help your costs.

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Additional Tuition & Financial Aid Resources

Net Price Calculator

Know what to expect when it comes to tuition and fees, room and board, and other essential costs.

Summer Aid

Find out how you can take advantage of Financial Aid during the summer to get ahead in your credits or explore something new.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

You may qualify to receive funding from your home state’s VR agency to help with tuition, books, and more.

Parents and Families Guide

Information and resources for parents and families to understand the financial aid process and how to contribute when necessary.

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Of undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid.
0 %
Of students receive merit awards.
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Of students receive VR assistance.

Types Of Financial Aid our Students Receive

Undergraduate

U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents
Non-Developing country
Developing country
Tuition and Fees

$18,246

$35,254

$26,750

Room and Board *

$14,302

$14,302

$14,302

Estimated Annual Cost Before Aid

$32,548

$49,556

$41,052

*Amount is based on Benson Hall Dorm and the 190 Black meal plan. Total amount can change if you choose a different housing or meal plan option. Tuition and Fees page for more information.
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Tuition and fees are 58% lower than the U.S. national average for public out-of-state tuition.
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Students can receive up to $80,000 total in merit scholarship over four years.

Graduate School

U.S. Student Tuition

$19,964

International student tuition (non-developing countries)

$38,690

International student tuition (developing countries)

$29,328

Room and Board*

$14,784

*Amount is based on Carlin Dorm and the 190 Black meal plan. Total amount can change if you choose a different housing or meal plan option. Tuition and Fees page for more information.

POSSIBLE FINANCIAL AID SCENARIOS

  • Tuition, Room & Board, and Fees
  • Merit Scholarships
  • Grants
  • Student Loans
  • VR Coverage
Jake S.
  • 32,548
  • 10,000
  • 5,645
  • 0
  • 17,500

Marie V.

  • 32,548
  • 0
  • 6,895
  • 0
  • 22,000

Aallyah T.

  • 32,548
  • 6,000
  • 2,215
  • 5,500
  • 2,500
  • Out of Pocket Cost/Year
  • 0
  • 3,653
  • 16,333

POSSIBLE FINANCIAL AID SCENARIOS

Jake S.
  • Tuition, Room & Board, and Fees
  • 32,548
  • Merit Scholarships
  • 10,000
  • Grants
  • 5,645
  • Student Loans
  • 0
  • VR Coverage
  • 17,500
  • Out of Pocket Cost/Year
  • 0

Marie V.

  • Tuition, Room & Board, and Fees
  • 32,548
  • Merit Scholarships
  • 0
  • Grants
  • 6,895
  • Student Loans
  • 0
  • VR Coverage
  • 22,000
  • Out of Pocket Cost/Year
  • 3,653

Aallyah T.

  • Tuition, Room & Board, and Fees
  • 32,548
  • Merit Scholarships
  • 6,000
  • Grants
  • 2,215
  • Student Loans
  • 5,500
  • VR Coverage
  • 2,500
  • Out of Pocket Cost/Year
  • 16,333

Step up to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand your academic knowledge, develop lifelong friendships, and prepare for a career.

Gallaudet University strives to make college affordable for all families with one of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation.

Work one-on-one with our Financial Aid experts today to get your questions answered. Whether you’re interested in financial aid, scholarships, grants, or any other aspect of paying for college–we’re here for you!

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