The DDS Program’s cost of attendance reflects the total estimated expenses for all four years of dental school. This encompasses tuition, room and board, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and other miscellaneous costs.
In addition to the tuition and university fees, the DDS program includes its own specific fees and requirements. The figures below are estimated costs for the 2026-2027 year.
| Resident Status | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuition, NYS Resident | $39,130 | $39,130 | $39,130 | $39,130 | $156,520 |
| Tuition, Non-Resident | $72,240 | $72,240 | $72,240 | $72,240 | $288,960 |
| Tuition, Non-Resident to NYS Resident* | $72,240 | $39,130 | $39,130 | $39,130 | $189,630 |
* For students who establish in-state residency after one year as a non-New York State resident (i.e. 1 year non-resident, 3 years resident). Your eligibility for New York State tuition rates is based upon your residency in New York State, and showing that you have established a New York State domicile that is your permanent and principal home. The UB Office of Student Accounts has additional information about obtaining New York State residency.
| Fee | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Broad Based Fees | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 | $12,400 |
| Yearbook Fee | $65 | $65 | $65 | $65 | $260 |
| UB Identification Card | $26 | - | - | - | $26 |
| Clinic Mgmt System (CMS) Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $40,000 |
| Gross Anatomy Fee (1st yr only) | $220 | - | - | - | $220 |
| Simulation Clinic Fee | $328 | - | $173 | $134 | $635 |
| Dental Student Activity Fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $800 |
| Subtotal | $13,939 | $13,365 | $13,538 | $13,499 | $54,341 |
| International Student Fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $800 |
| Expense | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Total Full Time Broad Based Fees | Charged by the central university for campus life fee, college fee, health service fee, student activity fee, technology fee, transcript fee, and academic excellence/student success. DDS students do not pay the athletic fee, career services fee, or recreation fee. |
| International Student Fee | Mandatory university support services fee charged to international students (not included in expense totals). |
| Student Medical Insurance | Proof of Student Medical Insurance is required for all DDS students. |
| Yearbook Fee | Optional fee to cover production and printing of annual student yearbook. |
| CMS Fee | Charged by the School to cover sterilization, dispensary, clinic operating costs, and to support clinic computing costs. |
| Gross Anatomy Fee | Fee charged by the medical school to cover costs of gross anatomy scrubs and dissecting kits. Assessed in D1 Fall semester only. |
| Simulation Clinic Fee | Fee charged to cover cost of using the Behling Simulation Center for academic courses. Assessed in spring semester. |
| Expense | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnification Loupes (1st yr only) | $3,000 | - | - | - | $3,000 |
| Notebook Computer (1st yr only) | $2,700 | - | - | - | $2,700 |
| Supply Purchase | $12,584 | $9,023 | $2,377 | - | $23,984 |
| National Board Fees | - | - | $890 | - | $890 |
| Books (Estimate Only) | $1,052 | $1,539 | $848 | - | $3,439 |
| Examplify Testing Software | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $400 |
| CPR Fee | $55 | - | $55 | - | $110 |
| ADEX (4th yr only) | - | - | - | $3,572 | $3,572 |
| Residency Applications (4th yr only) | - | - | - | $3,075 | $3,075 |
| Subtotal | $19,941 | $10,662 | $4,270 | $6,747 | $41,170 |
| Expense | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Supply Purchase | Costs of dental supplies (articulator, handpieces, burs, impression material, privacy screen, dispensary estimates, etc.) |
| Notebook Computer | Cost estimate of a notebook computer, including pre-installed software. A new notebook computer is not needed as long as it meets our technology requirements. |
| Books | Estimated cost of required textbooks and manuals. |
| ExamSoft Fee | Annual Licensing fee charged for use of ExamSoft software. Students pay the company directly prior to the start of the academic year via credit card, when they re-register their software (All students, D1 - D4). |
| CPR Fee | Estimated cost of required CPR/BLS for health professionals recertification, third year. |
| Expense | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $60,000 |
| Board Allowance | $5,070 | $5,070 | $5,070 | $5,070 | $20,280 |
| Personal Allowance | $2,412 | $2,412 | $2,412 | $2,412 | $9,648 |
| Transportation Allowance | $3,420 | $3,420 | $3,420 | $3,420 | $13,680 |
| Subtotal | $25,902 | $25,902 | $25,902 | $25,902 | $103,608 |
| Expense | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Housing and Board | Amount budgeted by the university for housing and board for 10 months. Actual costs for room and board will vary. |
| Personal / Transportation | Amount budgeted by the university for personal and transportation expenses. Actual costs will vary. |
| Resident Status | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident, NYS | $98,462 | $89,059 | $82,840 | $85,278 | $355,639 |
| Non-Resident | $131,572 | $122,169 | $115,950 | $118,388 | $488,079 |
| Non-Resident to NYS Resident * | $131,572 | $89,059* | $82,840* | $85,278* | $388,149* |
* For students who establish in-state residency after one year as a non-resident (1 year non-resident, 3 years NYS resident) | |||||
Tuition and fees from all US dental schools can be located on Report 2 of the Commission of Dental Accreditation Survery of Dental Education Series.
Tuition is set annually by the university’s Board of Trustees and may vary based on residency status (New York State resident vs. non-resident).
All tuition and fee information is located at the University at Buffalo Office of Student Accounts.
All billing information is located at the University at Buffalo Office of Student Accounts.
All payment information, including payment plans, are located at the University at Buffalo Office of Student Accounts.
Eligibility for New York State tuition rate is located at the University at Buffalo Office of Student Accounts.
Yes. Tuition and fees are subject to annual review and adjustment by the university.
Phone: 716-829-6925
Fax: 716-829-2731
Email: sdmadmit@buffalo.edu
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F
DDS Admissions
School of Dental Medicine
315 Squire Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14214