School of Dental Medicine

Tuition and fees for students of the School of Dental Medicine can be found in the tables below for the Academic Year 2024-2025 and Academic Year 2023-2024 .  Tuition and fees are different based on a student's program and/or year in the program.  Please select the program and/or year in the program to view the tuition and fees billed for the term/semester enrolled.  To explore program information, please visit the School of Dental Medicine website.  

Academic Year 2024-2025 includes the Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

Academic Year 2023-2024 includes the Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.

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.  

Regardless of the learning environment, the tuition and fees will remain the same throughout the semester. 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.  

Academic Year 2024-2025

Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

  Summer 2024
Tuition $3,985

Summer clinic is charged only to Third Year, Fourth Year, and participating Fifth Year students.

Tuition and Fees:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Tuition: Less than 8 credit hours per semester $2,167 per credit hour $2,167 per credit hour  
Tuition:  8 or more credit hours per semester $43,318 $43,318 $86,636
Student Medical Plan1 $1,890 $1,890 $3,780
One to One Fitness Membership2 $142 $177 $319
Sales Tax3 $11.36 $14.16 $25.52
Graduate Student Council Fee $19 $19 $38
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65 $130
Dental Activity Fee $130 $130 $260
Dental Lab Fee $305 $305 $610
Dental Clinic Computer Lease $85 $85 $170
Exam Soft $65 $0 $65
Dental Kits - Shein $12,027.42 $0 $12,027.42
Dental Instrument Leasing $112.50 $112.50 $225
HoloLens Fee $125 $125 $250
Preclinical Cassette $260 $260 $520
Total Tuition and Fees $58,555.28 $46,500.66 $105,055.94
 

The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA.  A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation.

Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages.  In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance. 

Other Estimated Cost of Attendance:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Living Allowance: Housing $4,890 $4,890 $9,780
Living Allowance: Meals $1,862 $1,862 $3,724
Books and Supplies (up to 12 credits) $82 per credit $82 per credit $82 per credit
Transportation and Personal Expenses $4,482 $4,482 $8,964

 

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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

Tuition and Fees:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Tuition: Less than 8 credit hours per semester $2,167 per credit hour $2,167 per credit hour  
Tuition:  8 or more credit hours per semester $43,318 $43,318 $86,636
Student Medical Plan1 $1,890 $1,890 $3,780
One to One Fitness Membership2 $142 $177 $319
Sales Tax3 $11.36 $14.16 $25.52
Graduate Student Council Fee $19 $19 $38
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65 $130
Dental Activity Fee $130 $130 $260
Dental Lab Fee $305 $305 $610
Dental Clinic Computer Lease $85 $85 $170
Exam Soft $65 $0 $65
Dental Kits - Shein $5,467.26 $0 $5,467.26
Dental Instrument Leasing $112.50 $112.50 $225
HoloLens Fee $125 $125 $250
Preclinical Cassette $260 $260 $520
Total Tuition and Fees $51,995.12 $46,500.66 $98,495.78
 

The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA.  A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation.

Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages.  In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance.  

Other Estimated Cost of Attendance:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Living Allowance: Housing $4,890 $4,890 $9,780
Living Allowance: Meals $1,862 $1,862 $3,724
Books and Supplies (up to 12 credits) $82 per credit $82 per credit $82 per credit
Transportation and Personal Expenses $4,482 $4,482 $8,964

 

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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

Tuition and Fees:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Tuition: Less than 8 credit hours per semester $2,167 per credit hour $2,167 per credit hour  
Tuition:  8 or more credit hours per semester $43,318 $43,318 $86,636
Student Medical Plan1 $1,890 $1,890 $3,780
One to One Fitness Membership2 $142 $177 $319
Sales Tax3 $11.36 $14.16 $25.52
Graduate Student Council Fee $19 $19 $38
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65 $130
Dental Activity Fee $130 $130 $260
Dental Lab Fee $305 $305 $610
Dental Course Fee $949 $0 $949
Dental Clinic Computer Lease $85 $85 $170
Exam Soft $65 $0 $65
Dental Kits - Shein $219.36 $0 $219.36
Dental Instrument Leasing $112.50 $112.50 $225
Clinical Cassette Instrument $130 $130 $260
TMD Diagnosis Course $139 $0 $139
Total Tuition and Fees $47,580.22 $46,245.66 $93,825.88
 

The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA.  A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation.

Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages.  In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance.  

Other Estimated Cost of Attendance:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Living Allowance: Housing $4,890 $4,890 $9,780
Living Allowance: Meals $1,862 $1,862 $3,724
Books and Supplies (up to 12 credits) $82 per credit $82 per credit $82 per credit
Transportation and Personal Expenses $4,482 $4,482 $8,964

 

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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

Tuition and Fees:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Tuition: Less than 8 credit hours per semester $2,167 per credit hour $2,167 per credit hour  
Tuition:  8 or more credit hours per semester $43,318 $43,318 $86,636
Student Medical Plan1 $1,890 $1,890 $3,780
One to One Fitness Membership2 $142 $177 $319
Sales Tax3 $11.36 $14.16 $25.52
Graduate Student Council Fee $19 $19 $38
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65 $130
Dental Activity Fee $130 $130 $260
Dental Lab Fee $305 $305 $610
Dental Clinic Computer Lease $85 $85 $170
Exam Soft $65 $0 $65
Dental Instrument Leasing $112.50 $112.50 $225
Clinical Cassette Instrument $130 $130 $260
Total Tuition and Fees $46,272.86 $46,245.66 $92,518.52
 

The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA.  A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation.

Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages.  In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance. 

Other Estimated Cost of Attendance:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Living Allowance: Housing $4,890 $4,890 $9,780
Living Allowance: Meals $1,862 $1,862 $3,724
Books and Supplies (up to 12 credits) $82 per credit $82 per credit $82 per credit
Books, Supplies, Transportation, and Personal Expenses $4,482 $4,482 $8,964

 

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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

Tuition and Fees:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Tuition:  Per Credit Hour1 $2,167 per credit hour $2,167 per credit hour  
Tuition:  Per Semester1 $43,318 $43,318 $86,636
Student Medical Plan2 $1,890 $1,890 $3,780
One to One Fitness Membership3 $142 $177 $319
Sales Tax4 $11.36 $14.16 $25.52
Graduate Student Council Fee $19 $19 $38
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65 $130
Total Tuition and Fees $45,445.36 $45,483.16 $90,928.52

 

1 Students are charged the per credit hour rate when registered for less than 12 credit hours per semester and the per semester rate when registered for 12 or more credit hours per semester.

2 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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

3 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

4 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

Tuition and Fees:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Tuition:  Per Credit Hour1 $2,814 per credit hour $2,814 per credit hour  
Tuition:  Per Semester1 $33,781 $33,781 $67,562
Tuition:  non-degree (interns) $2,814 per credit hour $2,814 per credit hour  
Student Medical Plan2 $1,890 $1,890 $3,780
One to One Fitness Membership3 $142 $177 $319
Sales Tax4 $11.36 $14.16 $25.52
Graduate Student Council Fee $19 $19 $38
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65 $130
Dental Clinic Computer Lease5 $85 $85 $170
Exam Soft6 $65 $0 $65
Clinical Cassette Instrument7 $130 $130 $260
Total Tuition and Fees $36,188.36 $36,161.16 $72,349.52
 

The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA.  A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation.

Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages.  In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance.

Other Estimated Cost of Attendance:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Living Allowance: Housing $4,890 $4,890 $9,780
Living Allowance: Meals $1,862 $1,862 $3,724
Books and Supplies (up to 12 credits) $82 per credit $82 per credit $82 per credit
Books, Supplies, Transportation, and Personal Expenses $4,482 $4,482 $8,964

 

1 Students in MS Endodontics and MS Pediatric Dentistry are charged the per semester rate when registered at 0.5 credit hours or more.  Students in Dental Public Health are charged the per credit hour rate and the maximum tuition per semester is $25,326 (9 or more credit hours).  Students in other programs are charged the per credit hour rate when registered for less than 12 credit hours per semester and the per semester rate when registered for 12 or more credit hours per semester.

2 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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

3 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

4 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

5 This fee is charged to Postdocs, Residents, and Non-Degree (interns) students.

6 This fee is charged to 1st year Postdocs, Residents, and Non-Degree (interns) students. 

7 This fee is charged to Postdocs and Resident students in programs as determined by the Dental School.

Tuiton and Fees:
  Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall & Spring Total
Tuition:  All credit hours $3,214 $3,214 $6,428
Student Medical Plan1 $1,890 $1,890 $3,780
Total Tuition and Fees $5,104 $5,104 $10,208

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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

Academic Year 2023-2024

Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

  Summer 2023
Tuition $3,848

Summer clinic is charged to Third Year, Fourth Year, and participating Fifth Year students.

  Fall 2023 Spring 2024
Tuition: Less than 8 credit hours per semester $2,093 per credit hour $2,093 per credit hour
Tuition:  8 or more credit hours per semester $41,833 $41,833
Student Medical Plan1 $1,765 $1,765
One to One Fitness Membership2 $138 $172
Sales Tax3 $11.04 $13.76
Graduate Student Council Fee $15 $15
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65
Dental Activity Fee $130 $130
Dental Lab Fee $295 $295
Dental Clinic Computer Lease $95 $95
Exam Soft $65  
Dental Kits - Shein4 $10,466.50 $990.77
Dental Instrument Leasing $112.50 $112.50
HoloLens Fee $112.50 $112.50
Preclinical Cassette $260 $260
Total Tuition and Fees $55,363.54 $45,859.53

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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

4 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.

  Fall 2023 Spring 2024
Tuition: Less than 8 credit hours per semester $2,093 per credit hour $2,093 per credit hour
Tuition:  8 or more credit hours per semester $41,833 $41,833
Student Medical Plan1 $1,765 $1,765
One to One Fitness Membership2 $138 $172
Sales Tax3 $11.04 $13.76
Graduate Student Council Fee $15 $15
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65
Dental Activity Fee $130 $130
Dental Lab Fee $295 $295
Dental Clinic Computer Lease $95 $95
Exam Soft $65  
Dental Kits - Shein4 $5,531.00 $23.77
Dental Instrument Leasing $112.50 $112.50
HoloLens Fee $112.50 $112.50
Preclinical Cassette $260 $260
Total Tuition and Fees $50,428.04 $44,892.53

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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

4 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.

  Fall 2023 Spring 2024
Tuition: Less than 8 credit hours per semester $2,093 per credit hour $2,093 per credit hour
Tuition:  8 or more credit hours per semester $41,833 $41,833
Student Medical Plan1 $1,765 $1,765
One to One Fitness Membership2 $138 $172
Sales Tax3 $11.04 $13.76
Graduate Student Council Fee $15 $15
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65
Dental Activity Fee $130 $130
Dental Lab Fee $295 $295
Dental Course Fee $949  
Dental Clinic Computer Lease $95 $95
Exam Soft $65  
Dental Kits - Shein $208.67  
Dental Instrument Leasing $112.50 $112.50
Clinical Cassette Instrument $130 $130
Total Tuition and Fees $45,812.21 $44,626.26

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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

  Fall 2023 Spring 2024
Tuition: Less than 8 credit hours per semester $2,093 per credit hour $2,093 per credit hour
Tuition:  8 or more credit hours per semester $41,833 $41,833
Student Medical Plan1 $1,765 $1,765
One to One Fitness Membership2 $138 $172
Sales Tax3 $11.04 $13.76
Graduate Student Council Fee $15 $15
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65
Dental Activity Fee $130 $130
Dental Lab Fee $295 $295
Dental Clinic Computer Lease $95 $95
Exam Soft $65  
Dental Instrument Leasing $112.50 $112.50
Clinical Cassette Instrument $130 $130
Total Tuition and Fees $44,654.54 $44,626.26

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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

  Fall 2023 Spring 2024
Tuition:  Per Credit Hour1 $2,093 per credit hour $2,093 per credit hour
Tuition:  Per Semester1 $41,833 $41,833
Student Medical Plan2 $1,765 $1,765
One to One Fitness Membership3 $138 $172
Sales Tax4 $11.04 $13.76
Graduate Student Council Fee $15 $15
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65

1 Students are charged the per credit hour rate when registered for less than 12 credit hours per semester and the per semester rate when registered for 12 or more credit hours per semester.

2 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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

3 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

4 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

  Fall 2023 Spring 2024
Tuition:  Per Credit Hour1 $2,732 per credit hour $2,732 per credit hour
Tuition:  Per Semester1 $32,797 $32,797
Tuition:  non-degree (interns) $2,732 per credit hour $2,732 per credit hour
Student Medical Plan2 $1,765 $1,765
One to One Fitness Membership3 $138 $172
Sales Tax4 $11.04 $13.76
Graduate Student Council Fee $15 $15
RTA Transportation Fee $65 $65
Dental Clinic Computer Lease5 $95 $95
Exam Soft6 $65 $0
Clinical Cassette Instrument6 $130 $130

1 Students in MS Endodontics and MS Pediatric Dentistry are charged the per semester rate when registered at 0.5 credit hours or more.  Students in Dental Public Health are charged the per credit hour rate and the maximum tuition per semester is $24,588.  Students in other programs are charged the per credit hour rate when registered for less than 12 credit hours per semester and the per semester rate when registered for 12 or more credit hours per semester.

2 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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

3 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date.  Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.

4 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%.  The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.

5 This fee is charged to Postdocs, Residents, and Non-Degree (interns) students.

6 This fee is charged to students in programs as determined by the Dental School.

  Fall 2023 Spring 2024
Tuition:  All credit hours $3,120 $3,120
Medical Plan Fee1 $1,765 $1,765

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 the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.

Last Updated:  6/26/2024
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