Doctor of Dental Surgery (DSS)

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 $1601,746

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.