Cost

Find IDP Program estimated costs of attendance, which includes the summer program, and last two years of the DDS program.

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Costs of Attendance

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  • The IDP Program is two years in duration, beginning in May with an intensive preparatory summer course, followed by the third and fourth years of the DDS Program.
  • 2026 - 2027 estimated expenses for the entire program are detailed below. 
  • We do not have final 2026 - 2027 estimated costs at this time. 
  • Please note that all costs documented are estimated, and all figures are subject to change.

2026 - 2027 IDP Program Estimated Cost of Attendance

SUMMER
PROGRAM
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D3
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D4
=
IDP TOTAL
COST

Summer Program Fee = $95,000 USD

SUMMER PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES:
SUMMER PROGRAM FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Instructional Fees Housing 
Reduced 1st and 2nd Year Supply Purchase Food/Board
One set of electrical handpieces Transportation
  Personal Expenditures
  Computer (if new one is needed)

Year 3 DDS Program (after completing summer program)

Tuition - New York State Resident $39,130
Tuition - Non-New York State Resident $68,800
Comprehensive Fee $2,374
Academic Excellence and Success Fee $625
Activity Fee $200
Student Yearbook Fee $65
Student Medical Insurance (Domestic Rate) $0
CMS Fee $10,000
Handpieces $2,025
3rd Year Supply Purchase $2,200
Textbooks $1,156
Simulation Clinic Fee $173
International Student Fee $220
Housing, Board, Transportation, and Personal Allowance $22,510
Year 1 Total: US Citizen/Permanent NYS Resident $80,773
Year 1 Total: US Citizen/Non-Permanent NYS Resident $110,323
Year 1 Total: International Non-NYS Resident $110,543

Year 4 DDS Program

Tuition - New York State Resident $39,130
Tuition - Non-New York State Resident  $68,800
Comprehensive Fee $2,374
Academic Excellence & Success Fee $625
Activity Fee $200
Student Yearbook Fee $65
Student Medical Insurance $0
CMS Fee $10,000
Textbooks $300
International Student Fee $220
Housing, Board, Transportation, and Personal Allowance $22,510
Year 2 Total: U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident & NYS Resident $75,204
Year 2 Total: U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident & non-NYS Resident $104,874
Year 2 Total: International Non-NYS Resident $105,094
  • New York State Resident tuition rates are lower than those of non-residents. 
  • Your eligibility for resident 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. 
  • Non-US citizens are unable to qualify for New York State tuition. 

CONTACT OUR IDP ADMISSIONS OFFICE

  • IDP Admissions
    School of Dental Medicine
    315 Squire Hall
    University at Buffalo
    Buffalo, NY  14214