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Gallaudet University Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$40,374

Gallaudet University cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees $19,654
Housing and food (on campus) $15,892
Books and supplies $1,600
Other expenses (on campus) $5,600
Total cost of attendance $40,374

Housing and food off campus: $15,892 a year. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At Gallaudet University, the average net price of $15,845 is $24,529 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $14,129 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $18,318 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $14,129
$30,001–$48,000 $15,238
$48,001–$75,000 $14,236
$75,001–$110,000 $18,830
$110,001 and up $18,318

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $18,000
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $43,101
Graduation rate 47%
Admission rate 58%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Gallaudet University?

Tuition and fees are $19,654 a year.

How much does Gallaudet University cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $40,374 a year, four years would come to about $161,496 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at Gallaudet University?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $15,845 a year after grants and scholarships.