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59.2%Acceptance
$18,382Tuition
879Students
47%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,101Earnings
#8 in District of ColumbiaPrivate nonprofit4-yearResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$18,382
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,382
Average Net Price
$14,085
Students Receiving Financial Aid
54.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,892
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,016
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,874
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$191/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
56.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
40.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
54.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,221
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,603
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,210
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,318
$110,001+ $21,557

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Cost Overview

Most families at Gallaudet pay around $14,085 annually after aid, making this specialized institution surprisingly affordable. Lower-income families with earnings under $30,000 pay just $12,221 per year. Middle-class families earning $75,000 to $110,000 get the best deal at $10,318 annually. Over four years, total costs range from $41,272 to $86,228 depending on family income.

Gallaudet's unique mission as the world's only barrier-free university for deaf students drives generous institutional support. The median graduate debt of $18,000 translates to monthly payments of $191. With median earnings reaching $43,101 ten years after graduation, debt payments consume just 5.4% of typical income. The 88.4% employment rate reflects strong career outcomes in deaf education and related fields. Low-income deaf students find strong value here, paying less than many community colleges while accessing specialized programs unavailable elsewhere.

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