Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition & Financial Aid

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Tuition​

Projected tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. 

Program	Tuition	Notes
Dental DDS Resident	$42,584
Dental DDS Non-Resident Accountable Students	$67,887	*Please see Accountable Student rate explanation below.
Dental DDS Non-Resident	$88,929	**Please see Dental DDS Non-Resident rate explanation below.

The CU School of Dental Medicine accepts Colorado residents and non-residents. Students are initially classified as accountable (non-resident) or sponsored (resident) for tuition purposes during the admissions process. The requirements for establishing residency are defined by Colorado law. For more information regarding residency classification, including specific qualifications for veterans, please visit the Registrar's office.

WICHE

The CU School of Dental Medicine is a member of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) program which helps students in Western states enroll in selected out-of-state professional programs. Residents of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota and Wyoming are considered for acceptance under this program. For additional information and to apply for certification (deadline is October 15th of the year preceding admission), please visit the WICHE website. If a student does not receive WICHE funding, the student will be classified as an accountable student (non-resident).

Financial Aid

For more information about financial aid services, how to apply and important deadline dates, please visit the Financial Aid office.

Expenses	First Year	Second Year
Tuition (in US Dollars)	$88,503	$88,503
Computerized Texts/Supplies/Fees	$5,036	$0
Laptop Computer	$3,500	$0
Instrument Lease and Supply Fees	$7,190	$7,190
Health Insurance (If applicable)	$5,000	$5,000
Living Expenses*	$30,000	$30,000
Loupes	$1,500	$0
Fees	$1,314	$1,314
Total Estimated Annual Expenses with Living Expenses	$142,043	$132,007

Fee descriptions

Laptop Computer
Students will receive specific instructions for the type of computer to purchase.​ The above-listed estimated cost for the laptop computer does not include repair expenses.

Projected Tuition
Upon notification of acceptance into the program, applicants are required to submit a nonrefundable $4,000 enrollment fee as directed in the acceptance letter. The fee will be applied to the first semester tuition upon enrollment at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Financial aid does not cover the application fee or the non-refundable $4,000 deposit.

Living Expenses
Living expenses are calculated on the basis of a single student living in housing near the school. This includes rent (with roommate), utility, and food. Since the ISP program is an accelerated program, it is recommended that students live close to the School of Dental Medicine.

Health Insurance
ISP students are required to acquire and maintain a health insurance policy for the duration of their attendance at the School of Dental Medicine. At this time the school has not identified a medical insurance carrier; please purchase the health insurance on your own.

All students are to adhere to immunization requirements.

Advanced Standing International Student Program students may apply for financial aid which is awarded based on financial need to both U.S. citizens and qualified non-citizens (examples include, but are not limited to, refugees and permanent residents.) Advanced Standing International Student Program applicants are considered for admission regardless of their financial circumstances, however, acceptance into the program does not guarantee eligibility for financial aid. For more information about financial aid services, how to apply and important deadline dates, please visit the Financial Aid office.

Benefits and Financial Information

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We value the hard work and services our General Practice Residents provide, therefore, we offer competitive salaries and benefits to help support them ​throughout their​ residency.

Stipend

$ 65,000

Health Insurance

• Premiums paid for resident and dependents
  
• In or out-of-network reimbursement options
  
• Prescription drug program
  
• No pre-existing conditions clause
  

Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Premiums paid for resident only
  
• Monthly disability benefits payable beginning the 91st day of disability
  
• Monthly benefit amount based on PGY level and ranges from $3,000 - $4,000
  

Life Insurance

• Premiums paid for resident only
  
• $50,000 term life insurance
  
• Additional $50,000 for accidental death or dismemberment
  
• Terminally ill accelerated benefits
  

Professional Liability Coverage

CU general practice residents have professional liability coverage for acts within the course and scope of their graduate education responsibilities.

Paid Time Off

• 10 calendar days of paid vacation per year
  
• One day during the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention
  
• Anschutz Medical Campus determined holidays​
  
• Other leaves of absence are determined on a case-by-case basis
  

Other Benefits

• Paid parking
  
• Meal tickets while on call
  
• Scrubs/Coats

Tuition & Financial Aid

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Tuition

The Graduate Orthodontics Program is a full-time program requiring 30 months in active residency; therefore, outside employment is strongly discouraged. Tuition and fees are approximate and subject to change each year. 

	First Year Class of 2026	Second Year Class of 2025	Third Year (prorated for 6 months) Class of 2024
Tuition	$70,577	$68,190	$31,280
Instrument Lease	$6,071	$5,866	$2,738
Total	$76,648	$74,056	$34,018

Upon notification of acceptance into the program, applicants are required to submit a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $7,000 ​to reserve a position in the class. This deposit will be applied toward their tuition during the first semester of attendance. ​

Financial Aid

For more information about financial aid services, how to apply and important deadline dates, please visit the Financial Aid office. 

Tuition & Financial Aid 

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Tuition

Tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $31,827 total. An additional $700 instrument fee is charged during the fall semester. All tuition and fee amounts are subject to change. 

 

Admission Fees

There is a $75 application fee. Upon notification of acceptance into the program, applicants are required to submit a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $3,000 ​to reserve a position in the class. This deposit will be applied toward their tuition during the first semester of attendance. ​

 

Financial Aid

For more information about financial aid services, how to apply and important deadline dates, please visit the Financial Aid office.