Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

2025-2026 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student's residency status (resident or non-resident) and year in the program. 

1^st Year 

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Matriculation fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

**Includes: Breakage fee, Central Material Service fee, Dental Equipment Purchase fee, Headpiece Purchase fee, Information Technology fee, and Liability/Malpractice fee

2^nd Year

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

**Includes: Central Material Service fee, Dental Equipment Purchase fee, Headpiece Purchase fee, Information Technology fee, and Liability/Malpractice fee

3^rd Year

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

**Includes: Central Material Service fee, Dental Equipment Purchase fee, Headpiece Purchase fee, Information Technology fee, Kaplan INBDE Q Bank & SIM Exam fee, and Liability/Malpractice fee

4^th Year

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

**Includes: Central Material Service fee, Headpiece Purchase fee, Information Technology fee, Board Prep fee, and Liability/Malpractice fee

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the DDS program who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded up to their full cost of attendance. Below is an example of a typical aid offer.

*Limited funds are available. To be considered, applicants MUST complete the FAFSA by March 1st. Awarding of the University Grant is not guaranteed.