How Much Does Dentistry School Cost?

$ $ Public College Averages $5,700-$34,80 In-State; $44,000-$212,000 Out-Of-State

The dental school admissions process is the first step for those that want to become dentists.

There is a minimum of three or four years of college-level study, which includes specific math and science courses, because of the fierce competition the majority of applicants have completed a bachelor’s program.

Future students need to pass the Dental Admission Test.

The dental school costs are based on whether the university is public or private, as well as whether the student is a resident or out of state.

Students will earn either a DDM (Doctor of Dental Medicine) or DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery).

As a rule, the first two years of the four-year dental program are spent in the classroom, and the second half is spent in a clinical study.

Typical Costs

The dental students at a public university should pay approx. $5,700-$34,800 per year if in-state residents or $22,800-$139,200 for four years.

The non-resident tuition runs are approx. $11,000-$53,000 annually or $44,000-$212,000 to complete the program.

For example, Temple University charged local students $34,800 for the 2008-2009 school year.

In the period 2006-2007, the total four-year dental school tab at the 57 accredited US universities averaged $130,200 for residents and $179,350 for non-residents.

The private dental school rates range approx. $17,000-$68,000 annually for 2008-2009, which makes a total sum of $68,000-$272,000.

For example, Loma Linda University provides a private dental school education at approx. $17,000 per year while the University of Colorado in Denver requires  $22,600 for the upcoming school year.

On the opposite end is the University of Pennsylvania, which runs about $54,000 per year and the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry for the cost of $68,800 during 2007-2008.

Additional Costs

• The price of the Dental Admission Test is $190.
• After graduation, students need to pass the National Board dental exam taken in two parts: Part 1 ($260) and Part 2 ($340).
• Laptop computers and applicable dental school software are needed and available for $1,600-$2,100.
• Student loan programs for laptops are available through individual universities.
• The instruments and supplies, which include a dental tool kit, gown or lab coat and microscope cost approx. $3,500.
• The price of the books range between $4,490-$11,985 the first year, and g around goes to $900-$5,650 by the fourth year, based on the school and if the books are new or used.
• The accommodation costs vary by location.
• For example, the University of Buffalo in New York reaches $7,620 for the 2008-2009 academic year for a spot on campus, while the room and board combinations average $11,000–25,000.
• Each university has its housing rates and availability.

Discounts

Each school offers financial aid programs and the application starts by filling out FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Shopping For Dentistry School

The American Dental Association provides a list of the 57 accredited dental education programs in the US.