Cost of Attendance
Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027
While the amount you’ll pay for your dental education will vary on a year-to-year basis, due to factors like official tuition and fees, you can get a sense of what to expect with our cost of attendance estimates.
Most of these figures are for dental students attending full time over two semesters; with the exception of students enrolled in programs that start in the Spring semester. Use these figures to help plan and understand the financial commitment that comes with being a student.
The amounts shown are not officially approved until July 2026. Financial aid awards for 2026-2027 are based on estimated expenses which are comparable to the finalized cost of attendance.
DDS Program
Four-Year DDS
| Category | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class/Division | Class of 2030 | Class of 2029 | Class of 2028 | Class of 2027 |
| Tuition | $111,240 | $111,240 | $111,240 | $111,240 |
| Mandatory Fees 1 | $337 | $202 | $202 | $202 |
| Dental Instrument Fee | $7,100 | $7,100 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
| Food | $9,214 | $9,214 | $9,214 | $8,446 |
| Housing2 | $33,742 | $33,742 | $33,742 | $30,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $716 | $716 | $716 | $716 |
| Transportation | $2,858 | $2,858 | $2,858 | $2,718 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,194 | $4,194 | $4,194 | $3,846 |
| Health Insurance3 | $5,880 | $5,100 | $5,100 | $5,100 |
| Loan Fees4 | $498 | $498 | $498 | $482 |
| INBDE Exam Fee | - | - | - | $890 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $175,779 | $174,864 | $174,864 | $171,670 |
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This amount reflects mandatory fees for all students. There may be additional course-specific fees that will appear on your bill based on your enrollment each term that are not included in this estimated cost of attendance.
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This amount reflects estimated housing expenses for the academic year assuming you are living off campus. Individual costs for off-campus living will vary depending upon location, number of roommates, amenities, etc. There are extremely limited on-campus housing options available for graduate and professional students. However, if you are offered NYU housing, the housing allowance in your estimated Cost of Attendance will be $30,930.
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This amount is an estimated cost for health insurance based on NYU-sponsored student health plans from 2025-26. If you choose to enroll in an NYU-sponsored student health plan, your actual billed charges will reflect the rates for 2026-27.
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Students who borrow federal loans will have the mandatory federal loan fees included in their Cost of Attendance.
Advanced Standing DDS
| Category | D2 | D3 | D4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Duration | 6 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months |
| Tuition | $55,620 | $111,240 | $111,240 |
| Mandatory Fees1 | $124 | $337 | $202 |
| Dental Instrument Fee | $3,550 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
| Food | $4,607 | $9,214 | $8,446 |
| Housing2 | $16,871 | $33,742 | $30,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $358 | $716 | $716 |
| Transportation | $1,429 | $2,858 | $2,718 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,097 | $4,194 | $3,846 |
| Health Insurance3 | $2,550 | $5,100 | $5,100 |
| Loan Fees4 | $249 | $498 | $482 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $87,455 | $174,999 | $170,780 |
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This amount reflects mandatory fees for all students. There may be additional course-specific fees that will appear on your bill based on your enrollment each term that are not included in this estimated cost of attendance.
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This amount reflects estimated housing expenses for the academic year assuming you are living off campus. Individual costs for off-campus living will vary depending upon location, number of roommates, amenities, etc. There are extremely limited on-campus housing options available for graduate and professional students. However, if you are offered NYU housing, the housing allowance in your estimated Cost of Attendance will be $30,930.
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This amount is an estimated cost for health insurance based on NYU-sponsored student health plans from 2025-26. If you choose to enroll in an NYU-sponsored student health plan, your actual billed charges will reflect the rates for 2026-27.
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Students who borrow federal loans will have the mandatory federal loan fees included in their Cost of Attendance.
Master's Program
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on enrollment of 9 credits each semester) | $43,668 |
| Mandatory Fees1 | $2,338 |
| Total Estimated Direct Expenses | $46,006 |
| Food | $6,910 |
| Housing2 | $25,306 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,564 |
| Transportation | $2,438 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,146 |
| Health Insurance3 | $5,398 |
| Loan Fees4 | $216 |
| Total Estimated Indirect Expenses | $44,978 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $90,984 |
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This amount reflects mandatory fees for all students, and it is based on enrollment of 9 credits each semester. There may be additional course-specific fees that will appear on your bill based on your enrollment each term that are not included in this estimated cost of attendance.
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This amount reflects estimated housing expenses for the academic year assuming you are living off campus. Individual costs for off-campus living will vary depending upon location, number of roommates, amenities, etc. There are extremely limited on-campus housing options available for graduate and professional students. However, if you are offered NYU housing, the housing allowance in your estimated Cost of Attendance will be $25,306.
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This amount is an estimated cost for health insurance based on NYU-sponsored student health plans from 2025-26. If you choose to enroll in an NYU-sponsored student health plan, your actual billed charges will reflect the rates for 2026-27.
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Students who borrow federal loans will have the mandatory federal loan fees included in their Cost of Attendance.
Postgraduate Programs
Endodontics/Orthodontics
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $111,240 |
| Dental Instrument Fee1 | $4,802 |
| Total Estimated Direct Expenses | $116,042 |
| Food | $9,214 |
| Housing2 | $33,742 |
| Books and Supplies | $716 |
| Tranportation | $2,858 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,194 |
| Health Insurance3 | $5,880 |
| Loan Fees4 | $216 |
| Total Estimated Indirect Expenses | $56,820 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $172,862 |
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There may be additional course-specific fees that will appear on your bill based on your enrollment each term that are not included in this estimated cost of attendance.
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This amount reflects estimated housing expenses for the academic year assuming you are living off campus. Individual costs for off-campus living will vary depending upon location, number of roommates, amenities, etc. There are extremely limited on-campus housing options available for graduate and professional students. However, if you are offered NYU housing, the housing allowance in your estimated Cost of Attendance will be $33,742.
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This amount is an estimated cost for health insurance based on NYU-sponsored student health plans from 2025-26. If you choose to enroll in an NYU-sponsored student health plan, your actual billed charges will reflect the rates for 2026-27.
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Students who borrow federal loans will have the mandatory federal loan fees included in their Cost of Attendance.
Pediatrics
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $111,240 |
| Dental Instrument Fee1 | $2,356 |
| Total Estimated Direct Expenses | $113,596 |
| Food | $9,214 |
| Housing2 | $33,742 |
| Books and Supplies | $716 |
| Transportation | $2,858 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,195 |
| Health Insurance3 | $5,880 |
| Loan Fees4 | $216 |
| Total Estimated Indirect Expenses | $56,821 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $170,416 |
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This amount reflects the mandatory dental instrument fee for all students. There may be additional course-specific fees that will appear on your bill based on your enrollment each term that are not included in this estimated cost of attendance.
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This amount reflects estimated housing expenses for the academic year assuming you are living off campus. Individual costs for off-campus living will vary depending upon location, number of roommates, amenities, etc. There are extremely limited on-campus housing options available for graduate and professional students. However, if you are offered NYU housing, the housing allowance in your estimated Cost of Attendance will be $33,742.
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This amount is an estimated cost for health insurance based on NYU-sponsored student health plans from 2025-26. If you choose to enroll in an NYU-sponsored student health plan, your actual billed charges will reflect the rates for 2026-27.
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Students who borrow federal loans will have the mandatory federal loan fees included in their Cost of Attendance.
Prosthodontics/Periodontics
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,500 |
| Dental Instrument Fee1 | $4,707 |
| Total Estimated Direct Expenses | $77,207 |
| Food | $9,214 |
| Housing2 | $32,742 |
| Books and Supplies | $716 |
| Transportation | $2,858 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,194 |
| Health Insurance3 | $5,880 |
| Loan Fees4 | $216 |
| Total Estimated Indirect Expenses | $55,820 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $134,027 |
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This amount reflects the mandatory dental instrument fee for all students. There may be additional course-specific fees that will appear on your bill based on your enrollment each term that are not included in this estimated cost of attendance.
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This amount reflects estimated housing expenses for the academic year assuming you are living off campus. Individual costs for off-campus living will vary depending upon location, number of roommates, amenities, etc. There are extremely limited on-campus housing options available for graduate and professional students. However, if you are offered NYU housing, the housing allowance in your estimated Cost of Attendance will be $33,742.
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This amount is an estimated cost for health insurance based on NYU-sponsored student health plans from 2025-26. If you choose to enroll in an NYU-sponsored student health plan, your actual billed charges will reflect the rates for 2026-27.
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Students who borrow federal loans will have the mandatory federal loan fees included in their Cost of Attendance.
Direct and Indirect Expenses
Direct expenses are institutional charges billed to you by New York University via the Office of the Bursar. For example, tuition, mandatory fees, health insurance if enrolled in an NYU-Sponsored plan, and food and housing if residing on campus.
Indirect expenses are estimates of costs that may be associated with your attendance, but are not typically University charges. Examples include off campus housing, transportation, and personal expenses.
NYU Dental encourages each student to assess their specific expenses and resources, and to finance/borrow only as much as needed.
Explanation of Costs
Find out more about how we’ve put together our estimated costs for this academic year and important information about borrowing and loans.
Borrowing and Loans
Knowing how much it will cost to attend New York University is important, but so is borrowing only as much as you absolutely need. The costs listed in the links below are suggestions based on our estimate of what it costs to attend New York University. We encourage you to examine your specific expenses and resources to decide how much to borrow or finance. If you take out a federal loan, a mandatory federal loan fee should be included in your cost of attendance budget.
The registration and services fees furnish resources to fund a portion of the budgets for a variety of services, operations, and activities that serve students and enhance University life in support of our academic program. These services may include, but are not limited to, the Registrar, Student Health Center, the Wellness Exchange / Counseling Service, the Wasserman Center, Information Technology, and Student Life.
Private Loans
Private loan interest rates, terms, conditions and eligibility requirements will vary, and the borrower (and co-borrower, if applicable) should first compare a variety of private student loans offered by banks and other education loan providers and apply only for the alternative loan that best suits their needs.
Room and Board
The actual cost of your room and board depends on several factors, including whether you live on or off campus. Important things to keep in mind as you budget for room and board:
- Off-campus housing in New York City varies depending on housing options, location, number of roommates, amenities, and more.
Personal Costs
Personal costs include miscellaneous expenses like local transportation within New York City.
Bursar Information
See Tuition and Payment Due Dates for more information.