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 53% lower than our peers and organizations love hiring Bison grads!
Tuition and Fees
FAFSA
Filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in receiving financial aid.
Scholarships & More
Discover Gallaudet scholarships or use our resources to find outside opportunities.
Student Employment
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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.
Let's Break Down All Your Burning Questions
Types Of Financial Aid our Students Receive
Undergraduate
$20,634
$38,424
$28,848
Room and Board *
$16,158
$16,158
$16,158
Estimated Annual Cost Before Aid
$36,792
$54,582
$45,006
*Amount is based on Benson Hall Dorm and the 150 Block meal plan. Total amount can change if you choose a different housing or meal plan option. Tuition and Fees page for more information.
Graduate School
$21,168
$42,354
$31,770
Room and Board*
$16,158
*Amount is based on Carlin Dorm and the 150 Block 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
Joshua
- 36,792
- 11,000
- 5,292
- 0
- 20,500
Michael
- 36,792
- 0
- 6,978
- 0
- 26,000
Sophia
- 36,792
- 9,000
- 3,384
- 5,500
- 1,800
- Out of Pocket Cost/Year
- 0
- 3,814
- 17,108
POSSIBLE FINANCIAL AID SCENARIOS
Joshua
- Tuition, Room & Board, and Fees
- 36,792
- Merit Scholarships
- 11,000
- Grants
- 5,292
- Student Loans
- 0
- VR Coverage
- 20,500
- Out of Pocket Cost/Year
- 0
Michael
- Tuition, Room & Board, and Fees
- 36,792
- Merit Scholarships
- 0
- Grants
- 6,978
- Student Loans
- 0
- VR Coverage
- 26,000
- Out of Pocket Cost/Year
- 3,814
Aallyah T.
- Tuition, Room & Board, and Fees
- 36,792
- Merit Scholarships
- 9,000
- Grants
- 3,384
- Student Loans
- 5,500
- VR Coverage
- 1,800
- Out of Pocket Cost/Year
- 17,108
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!
