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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

  • 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.
  • 2024 - 2025 estimated expenses for the entire program are detailed below. 
  • We do not have 2025 - 2026 estimated costs at this time. 
  • Please note that all costs documented are estimated, and all figures are subject to change.

2024 - 2025 IDP Program Estimated Cost of Attendance

SUMMER
PROGRAM
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D3
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D4
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IDP TOTAL
COST

Summer Program Budget

Summer Program Fee $75,000
Notebook Computer Purchase (if needed) $2,325
Supply Purchase $7,955
Handpieces $3,701
Miscellaneous Supplies $1,000
Summer Student Medical Insurance (Domestic Rate) $0
Housing and Board $3,325
Transportation and Personal Expense $1,055
Summer Program Total $94,361

Year 3 DDS Program (after completing summer program)

Tuition - New York State Resident $38,580
Tuition - Non-New York State Resident $66,800
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 $2,500
Textbooks $1,051
Simulation Clinic Fee $173
International Student Fee $220
Housing, Board, Transportation, and Personal Allowance $22,510
Year 1 Total: US Citizen/Permanent NYS Resident $80,103
Year 1 Total: US Citizen/Non-Permanent NYS Resident $108,323
Year 1 Total: International Non-NYS Resident $108,543

Year 4 DDS Program

Tuition - New York State Resident $38,580
Tuition - Non-New York State Resident  $66,800
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 $74,654
Year 2 Total: U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident & non-NYS Resident $102,874
Year 2 Total: International Non-NYS Resident $103,094
  • 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