by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Gallaudet degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Gallaudet measures up.
Gallaudet is ranked #1,434 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within District of Columbia, it ranks #2 of 12 for value.
Among the majors Gallaudet offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| American Sign Language (ASL) | #3 of 6 |
| Deaf Studies | #5 of 8 |
| Sign Language Interpretation & Translation | #5 of 13 |
| American Sign Language | #7 of 15 |
| Foreign Language | #7 of 15 |
| Other Social Work | #12 of 30 |
| Ethnic Studies | #55 of 101 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | #66 of 129 |
| Physical Education | #95 of 264 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | #111 of 240 |
Read the full Gallaudet value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Gallaudet University is ranked #9 out of #13 in District of Columbia for quality and #2 out of #12 for District of Columbia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Gallaudet financial aid page to be sure.
Gallaudet University is ranked #1,434 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Gallaudet University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Gallaudet costs about $15,845. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $63,380 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $40,473 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,845 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,845 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $63,380 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Gallaudet net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Gallaudet costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Gallaudet degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $161,892 | — | — |
| All Students | $63,380 | #1,434 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $63,380 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $161,892 | — | — |
| All Students | $63,380 | #2 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $63,380 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Gallaudet shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,221 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,603 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,210 |
| $75K–$110K | $10,318 |
| Over $110K | $21,557 |
About 100% of Gallaudet undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,924 per year. Get more details on the Gallaudet financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Gallaudet cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.