Tuition and fees for current and prospective students of the School of Dental Medicine can be found in the tables below. This is provided for informational purposes and may not represent all fees and charges a student may incur. Please visit Common Fees and Transactions for a description of common fees including contact information. To explore program information, please visit the School of Dental Medicine website.
CWRU faculty and staff are working diligently to provide courses for this upcoming semester in modalities that will enable all students to continue to move toward completing their degree and achieving their academic goals. Regardless of the learning environment for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, the tuition and fees will be the same. The tuition and fees are in exchange for learning, academic credit, and certain non-academic services that will be provided whether in person, in a hybrid environment, or entirely remotely, and tuition and fees amounts will remain the same in the event the mode of course delivery changes during the semester.
Summer Tuition Rates
| Summer 2019 | Summer 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer clinic, all participants | $3,330 per term | $3,455 per term |
Fall and Spring Tuition Rates
| Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 | Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) | $36,210 per semester | $37,568 per semester |
| Non-degree students | $1,810 per credit hour | $1,880 per credit hour |
| Dental Graduate | $29,140 per semester | $30,015 per semester |
| Non-degree students | $2,430 per credit hour | $2,500 per credit hour |
| Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Certificate |
$2,717.50 per semester | $2,800 per semester |
Fees
| Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 | Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Plan Fee 1 | $1,165 per semester | $1,367 per semester |
| One to One Fitness 2 | Fall $126 + sales tax, Spring $157 + sales tax | Fall $126 + sales tax, Spring $157 + sales tax |
| Graduate Student Council Fee (Students entering Fall 2015 & later) |
$15 per semester | $15 per semester |
| Clinic computer lease fee 3 | $95 per semester | $0 |
| Exam Fee (Fall only) 4 | $50 | $50 |
| RTA Transportation Fee 5 | $47.50 per semester | $47.50 per semester |
1 This fee may be eligible for waiver. Please visit the Student Medical Plan website for waiver criteria and instructions to waive this fee. Waiver will apply to both fall and spring semesters if done by the fall semester tuition due date. If waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.
2 Current sales tax rate is 8% and Spring fee includes Summer. This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date. Students must opt-out every semester.
3 This fee is charged to all DMD, Postdocs, Residents, and Non-Degree students.
4 This fee is charged to all DMD, Postdocs, Residents, and Non-Degree students. In AY2020-2021, this fee is charged to all DMD students and 1st year Postdocs, Residents, and Non-Degree students.
5 This fee is charged to all DMD, Postdocs, and Residents students.
Additional Fees - DMD Students
| Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 | Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Fee - All DMD Students | $125 per semester | $125 per semester |
| Lab Fee - All DMD Students | $295 per semester | $295 per semester |
| Course Fee - 2nd year DMD Students (Fall only) | $949 | N/A |
| Dental Kits - 1st year DMD Students (Fall only) 6 | $9,013.36 | $9,806.16 |
| Dental Kits Supplemental - 1st year DMD Students (Fall only) | N/A | $34.79 |
| Dental Kits - 2nd year DMD Students (Fall only) 6 | $4,570.81 | $4,795.74 |
| Dental Kits Supplemental - 2nd year DMD Students (Fall only) | $0 | $436.65 |
| Multimedia Package - 1st year DMD Students (Fall Only) | $0 | $0 |
| Multimedia Package - 2nd year DMD Students (Fall Only) | $0 | $0 |
| Multimedia Package - 3rd year DMD Students (Fall Only) | $0 | $0 |
| Multimedia Package - 4th year DMD Students (Fall Only) | $801.02 | $0 |
| Instrument Leasing Fee - All DMD Students | $137.50 per semester | $137.50 per semester |
| Preclinical Cassette Instrument Leasing Fee (1st year DMD Students) | $260 per semester | $0 |
| Preclinical Cassette Instrument Leasing Fee (2nd year DMD Students) | $130 per semester | $0 |
| Clinical Cassette Instrument Leasing Fee (3rd year DMD Students) 7 | N/A | $0 |
6 Students have the option of paying for the dental kits at the Schein store using a credit card. The School of Dental Medicine will apply a waiver, at the time of dental kit pickup, to the student's account if this option is chosen.
7 This fee is charged to all DMD student and 1st year and 4th year OMFS students.
**Subject to Change Disclaimer
The policies, procedures, and fees are subject to change without prior notice, if necessary.
Last updated: 2/10/2021