Published cost of attendance is $40,374. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,129, middle-income families pay around $14,236, higher-income families pay approximately $18,318.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $40,374 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,654 |
| Room and Board | $15,892 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,529 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,845 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,129 |
| $30–48k | $15,238 |
| $48–75k | $14,236 |
| $75–110k | $18,830 |
| $110k+ | $18,318 |
Published cost of attendance is $40,374. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,129, middle-income families pay around $14,236, higher-income families pay approximately $18,318. Azimuth ranks Gallaudet University #260 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 81.8 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,442. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,195, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $203 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Gallaudet University earn median 4-year earnings of $55,195, placing Gallaudet University in the 30.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,977 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 32.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Gallaudet University #319 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. American Sign Language reports 19 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $70,859, ranked #1 nationally in its major.
