Estimated Costs of Attendance 2025 -2026

In addition to the tuition and university fees, the DDS program includes its own specific fees and requirements.

Tuition Cost

  D1 D2 D3 D4 Total
Tuition, NYS Resident $39,130 $39,130 $39,130 $39,130 $156,520
Tuition, Non-Resident $68,800
$68,800 $68,800 $68,800 $275,200
Tuition, Non-Resident to NYS Resident* $68,800 $39,130 $39,130 $39,130 $186,190

* 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.

University Fees

  D1 D2 D2 D4 TOTAL
Comprehensive Fee $2,374 $2,374 $2,374 $2,374     $9496
Acad Excellence & Success Fee $625 $625
$625
$625
$2,500
Activity Fee $200 $200
$200
$200
$800
Yearbook Fee $65 $65
$65
$65
$260
Clinic Mgmt System (CMS) Fee $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $40,000
Gross Anatomy Fee (1st yr only) $315 - - - $315
Simulation Clinic Fee $328 - $173 $134 $635
Direct Student Loan Origination Fee $220 $220
$220
$220
$880
 Subtotal $14,127 $13,484 $13,657 $13,618 $54,880
International Student Fee $220
$220
$220
$220
$880

Educational Expenses

  D1 D2 D3 D4 Total
Magnification Loupes (1st yr only) $1,500 - - - $1,500
Notebook Computer (1st yr only) $2,500 - - - $2,500
Supply Purchase $8,800 $6,000 $2,200 - $17,000
National Board Fees - - $845 - $845
Books (Estimate Only) $623 $1,120 $1,051 $300 $3,094
Examplify Testing Software $93 $93
$93
$93
$372
CPR Fee $55 - $55 - $110
ADEX (4th yr only) - - - $2,795 $2,795
Residency Applications (4th yr only) - - - $3,075 $3,075
Subtotal $12,771 $7,213 $4,244 $6,263 $30,491

Living Expenses

  D1 D2 D3 D4 Total
Housing $13,560 $13,560 $13,560 $13,560 $54,240
Board Allowance $4,620 $4,620 $4,620 $4,620 $18,480
Personal Allowance $2,412 $2,412 $2,412 $2,412 $9,648
Transportation Allowance $2,952 $2,952 $2,952 $2,952 $11,808
Subtotal $23,544 $23,544
$23,544
$23,544
$94,176

Total Expenses = Tuition + Educational Expenses + Living Expenses

  D1 D2 D3 D4 Total
Resident, NYS $90,372 $83,371 $80,575 $82,555 $336,873
Non-Resident $120,042 $113,041 $110,245 $112,225 $455,553
Non-Resident to NYS Resident * $120,042 $83,371 $80,575 $82,555 $366,543

For students who establish in-state residency after one year as a non-resident (1 year non-resident, 3 years NYS resident)

Estimated Cost of Attendance FAQs

How does your school compare with other costs of attendnace at other schools?
How is tuition and fees determined?
  • 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
When are tuition and fees due each semester?
How do I pay my tuition and fees? Does the university offer a payment plan?
How do I apply for in-state residency?
Can tuition and fees change after I enroll?
  • Yes. Tuition and fees are subject to annual review and adjustment by the university.