Graduate Dental Education (GDE)
Living expenses
These expenses are standard across all programs. Please see the charts below to see the additional costs associated with your program.
| Component |
Amount |
| Housing |
$21,120 |
| Food |
$7,584 |
| Books/Supplies |
$2,122 |
| Personal Expenses |
$3,372 |
| Transportation |
$1,392 |
| Health Insurance |
$4,412 |
| Total |
$40,092 |
Program Costs
These costs are specific to the program and are in addition to the living expenses above.
Dual Degree Fees for AY 2024-2025
| Annual Fee for the MLAW/DMD Dual Degree: | $7,210 |
| Annual Fee for the MPH/DMD Dual Degree | $6,148 |
| * For classes of 2026 and onward | |
2024-2025 Endodontics Program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $86,646 |
|---|
| Dental Technology Fee | $1,194 |
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| Instrument Management Services (IMS) Fee | $9,892 |
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| Dental Clinical Fee | $850 |
|---|
| Endo Technology Fee | $1,000 |
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| University General Fee | $3,954 |
|---|
| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $104,252 |
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2024-2025 Oral Medicine Program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $86,646 |
|---|
| Dental Technology Fee | $1,194 |
|---|
| Instrument Management Services (IMS) Fee | $9,892 |
|---|
| Dental Clinical Fee | $850 |
|---|
| University General Fee | $3,954 |
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| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $103,252 |
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2024-2025 Periodontic Program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $86,646 |
|---|
| Dental Technology Fee | $1,194 |
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| Instrument Management Services (IMS) Fee | $9,892 |
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| Dental Clinical Fee | $850 |
|---|
| Perio Supplies Fee (Class of 2027 Only) | $3,520 |
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| University General Fee | $3,954 |
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| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $106,772 |
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2024-2025 Perio-Ortho Certificate 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $86,646 |
|---|
| Dental Technology Fee | $1,194 |
|---|
| Instrument Management Services (IMS) Fee | $9,892 |
|---|
| Dental Clinical Fee | $850 |
|---|
| University General Fee | $3,954 |
|---|
| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $103,252 |
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2024-2025 Orthodontic Program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $86,646 |
|---|
| Dental Technology Fee | $1,194 |
|---|
| Instrument Management Services (IMS) Fee | $9,892.00 |
|---|
| Dental Clinical Fee | $850 |
|---|
| Ortho Tech Fee | $2,000 |
|---|
| Ortho Course Fee | $4,000 |
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| University General Fee | $3,954 |
|---|
| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $109,252 |
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2024-2025 Periodontal Prosthesis Program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $86,646 |
|---|
| Dental Technology Fee | $1,194 |
|---|
| Instrument Management Services (IMS) Fee | $9,892 |
|---|
| Dental Clinical Fee | $850 |
|---|
| University General Fee | $3,954 |
|---|
| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $103,252 |
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2024-2025 Prosthodontics Program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $86,646 |
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| Dental Technology Fee | $1,194 |
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| Instrument Management Services (IMS) Fee | $9,892 |
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| Dental Clinical Fee | $850 |
|---|
| Prosthodontics Supply Fee | $7,155 |
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| University General Fee | $3,954 |
|---|
| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $110,407 |
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2024-2025 Pedodontic Program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $28,892 |
|---|
| University General Fee | $3,954 |
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| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $33,562 |
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2024-2025 Standalone DScD program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $43,322 |
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| Dental Technology Fee | $1,194 |
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| Univeristy General Fee | $3,954 |
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| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $49,186 |
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2024-2025 DScD program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $86,646 |
|---|
| Dental Technology Fee | $1,194 |
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| University General Fee | $3,954 |
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| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $92,510 |
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2024-2025 MSOB Program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $43,322 |
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| Dental Technology Fee | $1,194 |
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| University General Fee | $3,954 |
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| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
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| Total | $49,186 |
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| MSOB Fee* | $1,000 |
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*Please note, any Perio, Perio-Prosth, or Prosth Cert also enrolled in the MSOB program will incur the annual fee above beginning with the incoming class of AY25
2024-2025 MOHS Program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $67,977.00 |
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| Dental Technology Fee | $4,054.00 |
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| University General Fee | $3,954.00 |
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| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $76,701 |
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2024-2025 MADS Program 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
| Tuition Fee | $ 64,740 |
|---|
| Dental Technology Fee | $3,860 |
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| University General Fee | $3,954 |
|---|
| University Clinical Fee | $716 |
|---|
| Total | $73,270 |
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2024-2025 MOPH 1st Year Educational Expense Budget
Fully Remote
| Tuition Fee | $41,916 |
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| Tech Fee | $3,860 |
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Annual Fee: Full-time attendance at Penn Dental Medicine.
General Fee: Assessed to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and directly funds Penn’s non-instructional student support services. The General Fee for full-time students provides them with full access to a wide variety of services and resources, including counseling and wellness, multicultural resource centers, student activities, recreation and fitness, career services, learning support, and much more.
Technology Fee: Established to advance and improve computer technology at Penn Dental Medicine.
Instrument Mgt. Service: Required instrumentation and sterilization services.
Clinic Fee: Covers a variety of expenses related to clinical practice including disposable gowns, lab coats, materials and other expenses.
Room and Board: Estimate reflects an average cost of room and board.
Books and Supplies: Estimated cost for required textbooks and supplies.
Additional costs directly related to attending this program may necessitate an increase in the educational budget in order to be able to borrow additional funding. Please contact the Office of Student Life to discuss the process necessary to apply for a budget increase.
The health insurance is based on single person coverage at the University of Pennsylvania. If you need family coverage the fee will be higher and you may need to request a budget increase. Please contact Penn Dental Medicine Office of Student Life and Academic Affairs at 215-898-9988.
For more information, please contact the Graduate Dental Education Admissions Office at 215-898-5792 or by email.
