# DMD Cost of Attendance ## expand\_more ## Understanding the cost of attendance The cost of attendance (COA) represents both the direct expenses (tuition, fees, etc.) as well as the indirect expenses (living expenses, food, etc.) that a student can expect to incur during the course of the DMD program. The HSDM Financial Aid Committee considers many factors including student surveys, Boston Housing Authority information and local area rental rates when creating a reasonable budget for our students. ### DMD program *The cost of attendance reflects the projected **cost for the 2026–2027 academic year** and is subject to change for future academic years.* ### On campus expand\_more Sort YEAR I (12 months)YEAR II (11 months)YEAR III (12 months)YEAR IV (10 months)Tuition and Mandatory Fees Tuition $76,828 $76,828 $76,828 $76,828 HUSHP Basic $1,944 $1,944 $1,944 $1,944 HUSHP Supplemental $4,954 $4,954 $4,954 $4,954 ASDA Membership $114 $114 $114 $114 Student Activity Fee $150 $150 $150 $150 Matriculation Fee $35 — — — Clinic Fee — $18,840 $18,840 $18,840 Technology Fee $300 $300 $300 $300 **Books, Supplies, Equipment and Course Materials Fees** Course Materials Fee $427 — — — Instrument Purchase $750 $8,273 $1,598 $241 Books and Supplies $3,604 $4,190 $1,300 $150 **Living Expenses** Housing $19,200 $17,600 $17,600 $16,000 Food $7,644 $7,008 $7,008 $6,370 Personal Expenses $6,120 $5,610 $5,610 $5,100 Travel $2,676 $1,762 $1,762 $3,928 **Board Exam and License Fees** Board Exam — — — $2,795 License Fees — — — $660 Loan Fees $528 $528 $528 $528 **Total** **$125,274** **$148,101** **$138,536** **$138,902** - **\*HUSHP Basic:** Mandatory for all students. Family coverage is available. - **\*\*HUSHP Supplemental**: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA health insurance and prescription coverage. This coverage may be waived with comparable insurance. *Please visit* [*Harvard University Health Services*](https://huhs.harvard.edu/) *for more information and instructions.* ### On campus with dependents expand\_more Sort YEAR I (12 months)YEAR II (11 months)YEAR III (11 months)YEAR IV (10 months)Tuition and Mandatory Fees Tuition $76,828 $76,828 $76,828 $76,828 HUSHP Basic $1,944 $1,944 $1,944 $1,944 HUSHP Supplemental $4,954 $4,954 $4,954 $4,954 ASDA Membership $114 $114 $114 $114 Student Activity Fee $150 $150 $150 $150 Matriculation Fee $35 — — — Clinic Fee — $18,840 $18,840 $18,840 Technology Fee $300 $300 $300 $300 **Books, Supplies, Equipment and Course Materials Fees** Course Materials Fee $427 — — — Instrument Purchase $750 $8,273 $1,598 $241 Books and Supplies $3,604 $4,190 $1,300 $150 **Living Expenses** Housing $31,236 $28,633 $28,633 $26,030 Food $10,688 $9,790 $9,790 $8,900 Personal Expenses $6,120 $5,610 $5,610 $5,100 Travel $2,676 $1,762 $1,762 $3,928 **Board Exam and License Fees** Board Exam — — — $2,795 License Fees — — — $660 Loan Fees $528 $528 $528 $528 **Total** **$140,354** **$161,916** **$152,351** **$151,462** - **\*HUSHP Basic:** Mandatory for all students. Family coverage is available. - **\*\*HUSHP Supplemental**: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA health insurance and prescription coverage. This coverage may be waived with comparable insurance. *Please visit* [*Harvard University Health Services*](https://huhs.harvard.edu/) *for more information and instructions.* ### Off campus expand\_more Sort YEAR I (12 months)YEAR II (11 months)YEAR III (11 months)YEAR IV (10 months)Tuition and Mandatory Fees Tuition $76,828 $76,828 $76,828 $76,828 HUSHP Basic $1,944 $1,944 $1,944 $1,944 HUSHP Supplemental $4,954 $4,954 $4,954 $4,954 ASDA Membership $114 $114 $114 $114 Student Activity Fee $150 $150 $150 $150 Matriculation Fee $35 — — — Clinic Fee — $18,840 $18,840 $18,840 Technology Fee $300 $300 $300 $300 **Books, Supplies, Equipment and Course Materials Fees** Course Materials Fee $427 — — — Instrument Purchase $750 $8,273 $1,598 $241 Books and Supplies $3,604 $4,190 $1,300 $150 Living Expenses Housing $21,288 $19,514 $19,514 $17,740 Food $7,644 $7,008 $7,008 $6,370 Personal Expenses $6,120 $5,610 $5,610 $5,100 Travel $2,676 $1,762 $1,762 $3,928 **Board Exam and License Fees** Board Exam — — — $2,795 License Fees — — — $660 Loan Fees $528 $528 $528 $528 **Total** **$127,362** **$150,015** **$140,450** **$140,642** - **\*HUSHP Basic:** Mandatory for all students. Family coverage is available. - **\*\*HUSHP Supplemental**: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA health insurance and prescription coverage. This coverage may be waived with comparable insurance. *Please visit* [*Harvard University Health Services*](https://huhs.harvard.edu/) *for more information and instructions.* ### Advanced Standing International Dentist (ASID) program *The cost of attendance reflects the projected **cost for the** **2026–2027 academic year** and is subject to change for future academic years.* ### On campus expand\_more Sort YEAR I (6 months)YEAR II (11 months)YEAR III (10 months)Tuition and Mandatory Fees Tuition $50,894 $101,788 $101,788 HUSHP Basic $972 $1,944 $1,944 HUSHP Supplemental $2,477 $4,954 $4,954 ASDA Membership $114 $114 $114 Student Activity Fee $150 $150 $150 Matriculation Fee — — — Clinic Fee $9,420 $18,840 $18,840 Technology Fee $300 $300 $300 **Books, Supplies, Equipment and Course Materials Fees** Course Materials Fee — — — Instrument Purchase $8,273 $1,598 $241 Books and Supplies $4,190 $1,300 $150 **Living Expenses** Housing $9,600 $17,600 $16,000 Food $3,822 $7,008 $6,370 Personal Expenses $3,060 $5,610 $5,100 Travel $881 $1,762 $3,928 **Board Exam and License Fees** Board Exam — — $2,795 License Fees — — $660 Loan Fees $528 $528 $528 **Total** **$94,681** **$163,862** **$164,103** - **\*HUSHP Basic:** Mandatory for all students. Family coverage is available. - **\*\*HUSHP Supplemental**: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA health insurance and prescription coverage. This coverage may be waived with comparable insurance. *Please visit* [*Harvard University Health Services*](https://huhs.harvard.edu/) *for more information and instructions.* ### On campus with dependents expand\_more Sort Year I (7 months)Year II (11 months)Year III 10 months)Tuition and Mandatory Fees Tuition $50,894 $101,788 $101,788 HUSHP Basic $972 $1,944 $1,944 HUSHP Supplemental $2,477 $4,954 $4,954 ASDA Membership $114 $114 $114 Student Activity Fee $150 $150 $150 Matriculation Fee — — — Clinic Fee $9,420 $18,840 $18,840 Technology Fee $300 $300 $300 **Books, Supplies, Equipment and Course Materials Fees** Course Materials Fee — — — Instrument Purchase $8,273 $1,598 $241 Books and Supplies $4,190 $1,300 $150 **Living Expenses** Housing $15,618 $28,633 $26,030 Food $5,340 $9,790 $8,900 Personal Expenses $3,060 $5,610 $5,100 Travel $881 $1,762 $3,928 **Board Exam and License Fees** Board Exam — — $2,795 License Fees — — $660 Loan Fees $528 $528 $528 **Total** **$102,217** **$177,311** **$176,422** - **\*HUSHP Basic:** Mandatory for all students. Family coverage is available. - **\*\*HUSHP Supplemental**: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA health insurance and prescription coverage. This coverage may be waived with comparable insurance. *Please visit* [*Harvard University Health Services*](https://huhs.harvard.edu/) *for more information and instructions.* ### Off campus expand\_more Sort Year I (7 months)Year II (11 months)Year III (10 months)Tuition and Mandatory Fees Tuition $50,894 $101,788 $101,788 HUSHP Basic $972 $1,944 $1,944 HUSHP Supplemental $2,477 $4,954 $4,954 ASDA Membership $114 $114 $114 Student Activity Fee $150 $150 $150 Matriculation Fee — — — Clinic Fee $9,420 $18,840 $18,840 Technology Fee $300 $300 $300 **Books, Supplies, Equipment and Course Materials Fees** Course Materials Fee — — — Instrument Purchase $8,273 $1,598 $241 Books and Supplies $4,190 $1,300 $150 **Living Expenses** Housing $10,644 $19,514 $17,740 Food $3,822 $7,008 $6,370 Personal Expenses $3,060 $5,610 $5,100 Travel $881 $1,762 $3,928 **Board Exam and License Fees** Board Exam — — $2,795 License Fees — — $660 Loan Fees $528 $528 $528 **Total** **$95,725** **$165,410** **$165,602** - **\*HUSHP Basic:** Mandatory for all students. Family coverage is available. - **\*\*HUSHP Supplemental**: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA health insurance and prescription coverage. This coverage may be waived with comparable insurance. *Please visit* [*Harvard University Health Services*](https://huhs.harvard.edu/) *for more information and instructions.* ### Making your dental education affordable At HSDM, we are committed to making quality dental education accessible to everyone. We understand that pursuing a dental degree is a significant financial investment, and we provide a variety of financial aid options and resources to support you on this journey. Visit our [Financial Aid page](/financial-aid "Financial Aid") to discover the ways we can help make your dental education more affordable. 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