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Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees 2008-2009


Basic Costs per Semester*
Fall 2008 or
Spring 2009		 United States Citizen/
Permanent Resident 		International Student
Tuition** $5,425.00 $10,850.00
Unit Fee $138.00 $138.00
Room $2,650.00 $2,650.00
Board $2,020.00 $2,020.00
Health Insurance Fee *** ***
Health Service Fee $50.00 $50.00
Total **** $10,283.00 $15,708.00
*Fees subject to change
** This reflects the 100% tuition surcharge required by amendments to the Education of the Deaf Act. Students from developing countries may apply for a reduction in the percent of tuition surcharge.
*** For 2007-2008, the annual health insurance fee is $1,698 for U.S. students and $1,698 for international students. The new insurance fee for the 2008-2009 academic year will be determined during the summer of 2008. The annual insurance fee applies only to full-time and residential students enrolled the full year unless proof of adequate insurance coverage is submitted to the Student Health Service. The insurance fee is billed as a one-time charge the fall semester for coverage from July 15, 2008 at 12:01 a.m. and continues until 12:01 a.m., July 15, 2009. Students enrolling spring semester 2009 are billed only for coverage from December 15 to July 15, 2009.
**** Total does not include optional health insurance fee.

Additional Costs and Fees*
Undergraduate Application Fee $50 Required for all undergraduate applicants and students applying for readmission. (non-refundable)
Undergraduate Admission Fee $50 Required for all students accepting admission to the University. (non-refundable)
Registration Fee $10 Required for all students attending Gallaudet for the first time.
Undergraduate New Student Orientation Fee $50 Required for all new undergraduate students.
Room Deposit $200 Required for all students who intend to live on campus. Payment must be made in advance of receiving a room assignment.
Late Registration Fee $50 Required for all students who complete registration after the official registration dates.
Add/Drop Fee $5 Required for each add/drop transaction.
Books, Supplies, and Class Materials Fee Varies Estimated amount a student needs each semester is approximately $300-$400. Some classes charge additional fees to cover the cost of special services or class materials.
Parking Fee $54 Required each semester for students who wish to park their cars on campus. ($108 per year)
Graduation Fee $50 Required for all degree candidates during the semester of graduation.