Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student's residency status (resident or non-resident) and year in the program. 

1st Year 

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $51,084 $95,053
Mandatory Fees $2,089 $2,089
Central Material Service $5,631 $5,631
Breakage Fee $1,250 $1,250
Board Exam Fee $220 $220
Books $3,468 $3,468
Instruments/Other Fees $4,531 $4,531
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $29,500 $29,500
Uniforms $266 $266
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Loan Fees $3,159 $5,069
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $107,778 $154,857

2nd Year

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $51,084 $95,053
Mandatory Fees $2,089 $2,089
Central Material Service $5,631 $5,631
Books $3,238 $3,238
Instruments/Other Fees $4,767 $4,767
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $29,500 $29,500
Uniforms $266 $266
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Loan Fees $3,098 $5,007
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $106,253 $153,331

3rd Year

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $51,084 $95,053
Mandatory Fees $2,089 $2,089
Central Material Service $5,631 $5,631
Books $3,238 $3,238
Instruments/Other Fees $2,193 $2,193
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $35,400 $35,400
Uniforms $368 $368
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Loan Fees $3,243 $5,152
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $109,826 $156,904

4th Year

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $51,084 $95,053
Mandatory Fees $2,089 $2,089
Central Material Service $5,334 $5,334
Board Exam Fee $4,731 $4,731
Books $2,663 $2,663
Instruments/Other Fees $1,520 $1,520
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $35,400 $35,400
Uniforms $368 $368
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Loan Fees $3,398 $5,308
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Travel $500 $500
Total $113,667 $160,746

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the DDS program who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded up to their full cost of attendance. Below is an example of a typical aid offer.

Award Type Source Amount
Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized Federal $40,500
University Grant** Institutional $5,000
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Federal Cost of Attendance minus all other aid

**Limited funds are available. To be considered, applicants MUST complete the FAFSA by March 1st. Awarding of the University Grant is not guaranteed. 

 

Prior Academic Year Cost of Attendance Prior Academic Year Cost of Attendance