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Gallaudet University

Washington, DC gallaudet.edu 879 students

Gallaudet University's campus in Washington, D.C. provides a unique educational setting centered on Deaf culture and community. As the world's only university designed specifically for deaf and hard of hearing students, American Sign Language and written English are used throughout the campus. The student body is diverse, with a focus on research and a predominantly deaf staff and leadership. Gallaudet offers an immersive environment where students can thrive academically and socially within a supportive and inclusive community.

Programs
7
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$30,529
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$18,382
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Gallaudet University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 54% of students receive Pell Grants; 41% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $14,381, roughly 22% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $12,221 $48,884
$30K – $48K $12,603 $50,412
$48K – $75K $15,210 $60,840
$75K – $110K $10,318 $41,272
$110K+ $21,557 $86,228
Sticker price (no aid) $18,382 $73,528
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Gallaudet University

7 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
40
$38,090/yr Moderate 5.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
40
$29,003/yr High 2.9x
American Sign Language Compare across schools →
34
$37,235/yr High 5.0x
Social Work Compare across schools →
32
$31,903/yr Moderate 5.8x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Compare across schools →
25
$31,541/yr Very High 5.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
24
$25,747/yr High 2.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
22
$20,185/yr High 3.2x