DMD Program: Tuition and Fees

2007-2008 Expense Budget
	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Tuition	$51,420	$51,420	$51,420	$51,420
General Fee	2,010	2,010	2,010	2,010
Room and Board	13,300	14,625	14,625	13,300
Books and Supplies	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Miscellaneous	4,500	4,750	**6,825	5,925
Instrument Mgt. Service	*6,188	5,092	4,850	4,620
Technology Fee	510	510	510	510
Clinical Apparel	158	158	676	614
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Total	$79,086	$79,565	$81,916	$79,399

Tuition
Covers full-time attendance at the School of Dental Medicine.

General Fee
Covers access to University libraries, graduate student activities, recreational facilities, and other University services not directly associated with specific courses.

Room and Board
Allowance reflects an average off-campus shared residence on a ten-month basis for first and fourth year students, and an eleven-month basis for second and third year students.

Books and Supplies
Includes required textbooks and classroom supplies.

Miscellaneous
Includes health insurance, background checks, clinic fee, loan fees and personal expenses. **This estimate is higher in the 3rd-year to provide an additional allowance for the first licensing exam.

Instrument Management Service
Consistent charge over four years for all required instrumentation and sterilization services. *The IMS fee for 1st-year students reflects a one time purchase of a required mannequin head. In subsequent years, the IMS fee will be reduced accordingly.

Technology Fee
Established to advance and improve computer technology at the School of Dental Medicine.

Clinical Apparel Fee
Covers apparel required in all laboratory and clinical settings and is provided by a local linen supplier.

Additional costs directly related to your program may necessitate an increase in the educational budget in order to borrow additional funding. Requests for an increase in the educational budget should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services at 215-898-1988.

Students eligible for School of Dental Medicine need-based grant can receive this support for a maximum of four years.

For additional information, see Financial Aid.