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.
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 Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022, 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 2020 | Summer 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer clinic, all participants | $3,455 per term | $3,582 per term |
Fall and Spring Tuition Rates
| Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 | Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) | $37,568 per semester | $38,958 per semester |
| Non-degree students | $1,880 per credit hour | $1,950 per credit hour |
| Dental Graduate | $30,015 per semester | $30,915 per semester |
| Non-degree students | $2,500 per credit hour | $2,575 per credit hour |
| Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Certificate |
$2,800 per semester | $2,900 per semester |
Fees
| Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 | Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Plan Fee 1 | $1,367 per semester | $1,596 per semester |
| One to One Fitness 2 |
Fall $126 plus sales tax Spring $157 plus sales tax |
Fall $129 plus sales tax Spring $161 plus sales tax |
| Graduate Student Council Fee (Students entering Fall 2015 & later) |
$15 per semester | $15 per semester |
| Clinic computer lease fee 3 | $0 | $95 per semester |
| Exam Soft Fee 4 | $50 (Fall) |
$50 (Fall) $15 (Spring) |
| RTA Transportation Fee 5 | $47.50 per semester | N/A |
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 2020 - Spring 2021 | Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Fee - All DMD Students | $125 per semester | $125 per semester |
| Lab Fee - All DMD Students | $295 per semester | $295 per semester |
| Course Fee - 3rd year DMD Students (Fall only) | N/A | $949 |
| Dental Kits - 1st year DMD Students (Fall only) 6 | $9,806.16 | $10,077.28 |
| Dental Kits Supplemental - 1st year DMD Students (Fall only) | $34.79 | $0 |
| Dental Kits - 2nd year DMD Students (Fall only) 6 | $4,795.74 | $4,637.11 |
| Dental Kits Supplemental - 2nd year DMD Students (Fall only) | $436.65 | $35.00 |
| Dental Kits - 3rd year DMD Students (Fall only) | N/A | $194.13 |
| Instrument Leasing Fee - All DMD Students | $137.50 per semester | see below |
| Instrument Leasing Fee - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year DMD Students | see above | $137.50 per semester |
| Preclinical Cassette Instrument Leasing Fee (1st year DMD Students) | $0 | $260 per semester |
| Preclinical Cassette Instrument Leasing Fee (2nd year DMD Students) | $0 | $260 per semester |
| Clinical Cassette Instrument Leasing Fee (3rd year DMD Students) | $0 | $130 per semester |
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.
**Subject to Change Disclaimer
The policies, procedures, and fees are subject to change without prior notice, if necessary.
Last updated: 9/17/2021